Add 40/15 and 56/75
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 56/75
40/15 + 56/75 is 256/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
40/15 = 40 × 5/15 × 5 = 200/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
56/75 = 56 × 1/75 × 1 = 56/75 - Add the two like fractions:
200/75 + 56/75 = 200 + 56/75 = 256/75 - So, 40/15 + 56/75 = 256/75
In mixed form: 331/75
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