Add 35/40 and 7/15
35/40 + 7/15 is 161/120.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 56/120 = 105 + 56/120 = 161/120 - So, 35/40 + 7/15 = 161/120
In mixed form: 141/120
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