Add 1/6 and 3/40
1/6 + 3/40 is 29/120.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 20/6 × 20 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 9/120 = 20 + 9/120 = 29/120 - So, 1/6 + 3/40 = 29/120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/6+3/40 1/6+6/40 1/12+3/40 1/6+3/80 3/6+3/40 1/6+9/40 1/18+3/40 5/6+3/40 1/6+15/40 1/30+3/40 7/6+3/40 1/6+21/40 1/42+3/40