Add 40/15 and 7/18
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 7/18
40/15 + 7/18 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
40/15 = 40 × 6/15 × 6 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 35/90 = 240 + 35/90 = 275/90 - 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 40/15 + 7/18 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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