Add 9/15 and 12/40
9/15 + 12/40 is 9/10.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 36/120 = 72 + 36/120 = 108/120 - 108/120 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 9/15 + 12/40 = 9/10
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