Add 4/40 and 35/60
4/40 + 35/60 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
35/60 = 35 × 2/60 × 2 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 70/120 = 12 + 70/120 = 82/120 - 82/120 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 4/40 + 35/60 = 41/60
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