Add 7/15 and 3/40
7/15 + 3/40 is 13/24.
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,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 9/120 = 56 + 9/120 = 65/120 - 65/120 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 7/15 + 3/40 = 13/24
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