Add 15/40 and 50/6
1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 8 2/6
15/40 + 50/6 is 209/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
50/6 = 50 × 20/6 × 20 = 1000/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 1000/120 = 45 + 1000/120 = 1045/120 - 1045/120 simplified gives 209/24
- So, 15/40 + 50/6 = 209/24
In mixed form: 817/24
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