Add 70/15 and 6/40
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 6/40
70/15 + 6/40 is 289/60.
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,
70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
560/120 + 18/120 = 560 + 18/120 = 578/120 - 578/120 simplified gives 289/60
- So, 70/15 + 6/40 = 289/60
In mixed form: 449/60
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