Add 8/6 and 15/40, Solve 1 2/6 + 15/40 as a fraction

Add 8/6 and 15/40

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 15/40

8/6 + 15/40 is 41/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 45/120 = 160 + 45/120 = 205/120
205/120 simplified gives 41/24
So, 8/6 + 15/40 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24

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