Add 9/15 and 25/40
9/15 + 25/40 is 49/40.
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,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 75/120 = 72 + 75/120 = 147/120 - 147/120 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 9/15 + 25/40 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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