Add 40/15 and 14/8
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 6/8
40/15 + 14/8 is 53/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 210/120 = 320 + 210/120 = 530/120 - 530/120 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 40/15 + 14/8 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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