Add 6/40 and 40/15
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 2 10/15
6/40 + 40/15 is 169/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 320/120 = 18 + 320/120 = 338/120 - 338/120 simplified gives 169/60
- So, 6/40 + 40/15 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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