Add 15/5 and 40/60
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 40/60
15/5 + 40/60 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 40/60 = 180 + 40/60 = 220/60 - 220/60 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 15/5 + 40/60 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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