Add 40/15 and 3/12, Solve 2 10/15 + 3/12 as a fraction

Add 40/15 and 3/12

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 3/12

40/15 + 3/12 is 35/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 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 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 15/60 = 160 + 15/60 = 175/60
175/60 simplified gives 35/12
So, 40/15 + 3/12 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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