Add 9/40 and 14/15
9/40 + 14/15 is 139/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
27/120 + 112/120 = 27 + 112/120 = 139/120 - So, 9/40 + 14/15 = 139/120
In mixed form: 119/120
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