Add 15/40 and 36/6, Solve 15/40 + 6 0/6 as a fraction

Add 15/40 and 36/6

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 6 0/6

15/40 + 36/6 is 51/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
36/6 = 36 × 20/6 × 20 = 720/120
Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 720/120 = 45 + 720/120 = 765/120
765/120 simplified gives 51/8
So, 15/40 + 36/6 = 51/8
In mixed form: 63/8

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