Add 10/40 and 36/6, Solve 10/40 + 6 0/6 as a fraction

Add 10/40 and 36/6

1^st number: 10/40, 2^nd number: 6 0/6

10/40 + 36/6 is 25/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
36/6 = 36 × 20/6 × 20 = 720/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 720/120 = 30 + 720/120 = 750/120
750/120 simplified gives 25/4
So, 10/40 + 36/6 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4

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