Add 15/9 and 35/40
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 35/40
15/9 + 35/40 is 61/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
15/9 = 15 × 40/9 × 40 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 315/360 = 600 + 315/360 = 915/360 - 915/360 simplified gives 61/24
- So, 15/9 + 35/40 = 61/24
In mixed form: 213/24
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