Add 15/40 and 40/6, Solve 15/40 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 15/40 and 40/6

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

15/40 + 40/6 is 169/24.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120
Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 800/120 = 45 + 800/120 = 845/120
845/120 simplified gives 169/24
So, 15/40 + 40/6 = 169/24
In mixed form: 71/24

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