Add 40/15 and 3/20
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/20
40/15 + 3/20 is 169/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 9/60 = 160 + 9/60 = 169/60 - So, 40/15 + 3/20 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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