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Add 4/6 and 30/40

4/6 + 30/40 is 17/12.

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,
    4/6 = 4 × 20/6 × 20 = 80/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/120 + 90/120 = 80 + 90/120 = 170/120
  5. 170/120 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 4/6 + 30/40 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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