Add 4/6 and 8/40
4/6 + 8/40 is 13/15.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 20/6 × 20 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 24/120 = 80 + 24/120 = 104/120 - 104/120 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 4/6 + 8/40 = 13/15
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