Add 6/9 and 15/40
6/9 + 15/40 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
6/9 = 6 × 40/9 × 40 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 135/360 = 240 + 135/360 = 375/360 - 375/360 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 6/9 + 15/40 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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