Add 6/15 and 14/40
6/15 + 14/40 is 3/4.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 42/120 = 48 + 42/120 = 90/120 - 90/120 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 6/15 + 14/40 = 3/4
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