Add 10/40 and 8/6, Solve 10/40 + 1 2/6 as a fraction

Add 10/40 and 8/6

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

10/40 + 8/6 is 19/12.

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,
8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 160/120 = 30 + 160/120 = 190/120
190/120 simplified gives 19/12
So, 10/40 + 8/6 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12

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