Add 4/40 and 35/6, Solve 4/40 + 5 5/6 as a fraction

Add 4/40 and 35/6

1^st number: 4/40, 2^nd number: 5 5/6

4/40 + 35/6 is 89/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
35/6 = 35 × 20/6 × 20 = 700/120
Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 700/120 = 12 + 700/120 = 712/120
712/120 simplified gives 89/15
So, 4/40 + 35/6 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15

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