Add 8/18 and 15/40
8/18 + 15/40 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
8/18 = 8 × 20/18 × 20 = 160/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
160/360 + 135/360 = 160 + 135/360 = 295/360 - 295/360 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 8/18 + 15/40 = 59/72
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