Add 40/8 and 35/15
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 2 5/15
40/8 + 35/15 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 280/120 = 600 + 280/120 = 880/120 - 880/120 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 40/8 + 35/15 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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