Add 7/15 and 40/45
7/15 + 40/45 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
7/15 = 7 × 3/15 × 3 = 21/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
21/45 + 40/45 = 21 + 40/45 = 61/45 - So, 7/15 + 40/45 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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