Add 6/15 and 8/40
6/15 + 8/40 is 3/5.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 24/120 = 48 + 24/120 = 72/120 - 72/120 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 6/15 + 8/40 = 3/5
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