Add 40/15 and 10/4
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 2 2/4
40/15 + 10/4 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
40/15 = 40 × 4/15 × 4 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
10/4 = 10 × 15/4 × 15 = 150/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 150/60 = 160 + 150/60 = 310/60 - 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 40/15 + 10/4 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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