Add 4/6 and 4/40
46 + 440 is 2330.
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,
46 = 4 × 206 × 20 = 80120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
440 = 4 × 340 × 3 = 12120 - Add the two like fractions:
80120 + 12120 = 80 + 12120 = 92120 - 92/120 simplified gives 2330
- So, 4/6 + 4/40 = 23/30
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