Add 15/40 and 9/18
15/40 + 9/18 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
9/18 = 9 × 20/18 × 20 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 180/360 = 135 + 180/360 = 315/360 - 315/360 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 15/40 + 9/18 = 7/8
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