Add 4/6 and 40/75
4/6 + 40/75 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 80/150 = 100 + 80/150 = 180/150 - 180/150 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 4/6 + 40/75 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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