Add 3/40 and 15/45
3/40 + 15/45 is 49/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
27/360 + 120/360 = 27 + 120/360 = 147/360 - 147/360 simplified gives 49/120
- So, 3/40 + 15/45 = 49/120
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