Add 10/40 and 40/6, Solve 10/40 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 10/40 and 40/6

1^st number: 10/40, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

10/40 + 40/6 is 83/12.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 800/120 = 30 + 800/120 = 830/120
830/120 simplified gives 83/12
So, 10/40 + 40/6 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12

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