Add 40/15 and 1/80
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1/80
40/15 + 1/80 is 643/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
40/15 = 40 × 16/15 × 16 = 640/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
1/80 = 1 × 3/80 × 3 = 3/240 - Add the two like fractions:
640/240 + 3/240 = 640 + 3/240 = 643/240 - So, 40/15 + 1/80 = 643/240
In mixed form: 2163/240
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