Add 40/6 and 1/15
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1/15
406 + 115 is 10115.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
406 = 40 × 56 × 5 = 20030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
115 = 1 × 215 × 2 = 230 - Add the two like fractions:
20030 + 230 = 200 + 230 = 20230 - 202/30 simplified gives 10115
- So, 40/6 + 1/15 = 101/15
In mixed form: 61115
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