Add 3/15 and 21/40
3/15 + 21/40 is 29/40.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 63/120 = 24 + 63/120 = 87/120 - 87/120 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 3/15 + 21/40 = 29/40
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