Add 49/15 and 5/40
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 5/40
49/15 + 5/40 is 407/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
49/15 = 49 × 8/15 × 8 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
392/120 + 15/120 = 392 + 15/120 = 407/120 - So, 49/15 + 5/40 = 407/120
In mixed form: 347/120
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