Add 40/75 and 10/15
40/75 + 10/15 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
40/75 = 40 × 1/75 × 1 = 40/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
10/15 = 10 × 5/15 × 5 = 50/75 - Add the two like fractions:
40/75 + 50/75 = 40 + 50/75 = 90/75 - 90/75 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 40/75 + 10/15 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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