Add 15/40 and 35/45
15/40 + 35/45 is 83/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 280/360 = 135 + 280/360 = 415/360 - 415/360 simplified gives 83/72
- So, 15/40 + 35/45 = 83/72
In mixed form: 111/72
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