Add 3/40 and 3/18
3/40 + 3/18 is 29/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 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 18 × 20 = 360,
3/18 = 3 × 20/18 × 20 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
27/360 + 60/360 = 27 + 60/360 = 87/360 - 87/360 simplified gives 29/120
- So, 3/40 + 3/18 = 29/120
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