Add 40/2 and 15/18
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 15/18
40/2 + 15/18 is 125/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
40/2 = 40 × 9/2 × 9 = 360/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
15/18 = 15 × 1/18 × 1 = 15/18 - Add the two like fractions:
360/18 + 15/18 = 360 + 15/18 = 375/18 - 375/18 simplified gives 125/6
- So, 40/2 + 15/18 = 125/6
In mixed form: 205/6
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