Add 8/40 and 6/20
8/40 + 6/20 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40 - Add the two like fractions:
8/40 + 12/40 = 8 + 12/40 = 20/40 - 20/40 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 8/40 + 6/20 = 1/2
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