Add 18/6 and 1/40
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 1/40
186 + 140 is 12140.
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,
186 = 18 × 206 × 20 = 360120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
140 = 1 × 340 × 3 = 3120 - Add the two like fractions:
360120 + 3120 = 360 + 3120 = 363120 - 363/120 simplified gives 12140
- So, 18/6 + 1/40 = 121/40
In mixed form: 3140
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