Add 15/40 and 49/60
15/40 + 49/60 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
49/60 = 49 × 2/60 × 2 = 98/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 98/120 = 45 + 98/120 = 143/120 - So, 15/40 + 49/60 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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