Add 40/36 and 24/15
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 1 9/15
40/36 + 24/15 is 122/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
24/15 = 24 × 12/15 × 12 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
200/180 + 288/180 = 200 + 288/180 = 488/180 - 488/180 simplified gives 122/45
- So, 40/36 + 24/15 = 122/45
In mixed form: 232/45
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