Add 1/6 and 4/40
1/6 + 4/40 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
1/6 = 1 × 20/6 × 20 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 12/120 = 20 + 12/120 = 32/120 - 32/120 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/6 + 4/40 = 4/15
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