Add 5/6 and 15/40
5/6 + 15/40 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
5/6 = 5 × 20/6 × 20 = 100/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
100/120 + 45/120 = 100 + 45/120 = 145/120 - 145/120 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 5/6 + 15/40 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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