Add 6/40 and 16/18
6/40 + 16/18 is 187/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
16/18 = 16 × 20/18 × 20 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
54/360 + 320/360 = 54 + 320/360 = 374/360 - 374/360 simplified gives 187/180
- So, 6/40 + 16/18 = 187/180
In mixed form: 17/180
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