Add 7/15 and 18/40
7/15 + 18/40 is 11/12.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 54/120 = 56 + 54/120 = 110/120 - 110/120 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 7/15 + 18/40 = 11/12
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