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Add 18/3 and 40/6

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 6 4/6

18/3 + 40/6 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    18/3 = 18 × 2/3 × 2 = 36/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    40/6 = 40 × 1/6 × 1 = 40/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/6 + 40/6 = 36 + 40/6 = 76/6
  5. 76/6 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 18/3 + 40/6 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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