Add 15/40 and 6/8
15/40 + 6/8 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
15/40 + 30/40 = 15 + 30/40 = 45/40 - 45/40 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 15/40 + 6/8 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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