Add 6/15 and 24/40
6/15 + 24/40 is 1/1.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 72/120 = 48 + 72/120 = 120/120 - 120/120 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/15 + 24/40 = 1/1
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