Add 40/15 and 4/7
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 4/7
40/15 + 4/7 is 68/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
4/7 = 4 × 15/7 × 15 = 60/105 - Add the two like fractions:
280/105 + 60/105 = 280 + 60/105 = 340/105 - 340/105 simplified gives 68/21
- So, 40/15 + 4/7 = 68/21
In mixed form: 35/21
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