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Add 3/6 and 10/40

3/6 + 10/40 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/120 + 30/120 = 60 + 30/120 = 90/120
  5. 90/120 simplified gives 3/4
  6. So, 3/6 + 10/40 = 3/4

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