Add 2/40 and 18/15
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 3/15
2/40 + 18/15 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 144/120 = 6 + 144/120 = 150/120 - 150/120 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 2/40 + 18/15 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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