Add 40/6 and 6/3
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/3
40/6 + 6/3 is 26/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
40/6 = 40 × 1/6 × 1 = 40/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
6/3 = 6 × 2/3 × 2 = 12/6 - Add the two like fractions:
40/6 + 12/6 = 40 + 12/6 = 52/6 - 52/6 simplified gives 26/3
- So, 40/6 + 6/3 = 26/3
In mixed form: 82/3
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