Add 9/15 and 20/40
9/15 + 20/40 is 11/10.
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,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 60/120 = 72 + 60/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 9/15 + 20/40 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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