Add 6/2 and 15/40
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 15/40
6/2 + 15/40 is 27/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
6/2 = 6 × 20/2 × 20 = 120/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40 - Add the two like fractions:
120/40 + 15/40 = 120 + 15/40 = 135/40 - 135/40 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 6/2 + 15/40 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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