Add 18/15 and 36/40
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 36/40
18/15 + 36/40 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 108/120 = 144 + 108/120 = 252/120 - 252/120 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 18/15 + 36/40 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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