Add 10/6 and 14/40
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 14/40
106 + 1440 is 12160.
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,
106 = 10 × 206 × 20 = 200120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1440 = 14 × 340 × 3 = 42120 - Add the two like fractions:
200120 + 42120 = 200 + 42120 = 242120 - 242/120 simplified gives 12160
- So, 10/6 + 14/40 = 121/60
In mixed form: 2160
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