Add 2/15 and 36/40
2/15 + 36/40 is 31/30.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
16/120 + 108/120 = 16 + 108/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 2/15 + 36/40 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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