Add 5/6 and 1/40
56 + 140 is 103120.
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,
56 = 5 × 206 × 20 = 100120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
140 = 1 × 340 × 3 = 3120 - Add the two like fractions:
100120 + 3120 = 100 + 3120 = 103120 - So, 5/6 + 1/40 = 103/120
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