Add 15/80 and 40/42
15/80 + 40/42 is 383/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 42 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
15/80 = 15 × 21/80 × 21 = 315/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
40/42 = 40 × 40/42 × 40 = 1600/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1680 + 1600/1680 = 315 + 1600/1680 = 1915/1680 - 1915/1680 simplified gives 383/336
- So, 15/80 + 40/42 = 383/336
In mixed form: 147/336
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