Add 7/40 and 15/6, Solve 7/40 + 2 3/6 as a fraction

Add 7/40 and 15/6

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

7/40 + 15/6 is 107/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
15/6 = 15 × 20/6 × 20 = 300/120
Add the two like fractions:
21/120 + 300/120 = 21 + 300/120 = 321/120
321/120 simplified gives 107/40
So, 7/40 + 15/6 = 107/40
In mixed form: 227/40

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