Add 15/45 and 35/40
15/45 + 35/40 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 315/360 = 120 + 315/360 = 435/360 - 435/360 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 15/45 + 35/40 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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