Add 40/15 and 8/9
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 8/9
40/15 + 8/9 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
40/15 = 40 × 3/15 × 3 = 120/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
120/45 + 40/45 = 120 + 40/45 = 160/45 - 160/45 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 40/15 + 8/9 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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