Add 15/6 and 2/40
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2/40
156 + 240 is 5120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
156 = 15 × 206 × 20 = 300120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
240 = 2 × 340 × 3 = 6120 - Add the two like fractions:
300120 + 6120 = 300 + 6120 = 306120 - 306/120 simplified gives 5120
- So, 15/6 + 2/40 = 51/20
In mixed form: 21120
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