Add 42/40 and 15/36
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 15/36
42/40 + 15/36 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
378/360 + 150/360 = 378 + 150/360 = 528/360 - 528/360 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 42/40 + 15/36 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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