Add 20/6 and 12/40
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 12/40
20/6 + 12/40 is 109/30.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 20/6 × 20 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 36/120 = 400 + 36/120 = 436/120 - 436/120 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 20/6 + 12/40 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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