Add 4/15 and 6/40
4/15 + 6/40 is 5/12.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 18/120 = 32 + 18/120 = 50/120 - 50/120 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 4/15 + 6/40 = 5/12
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