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Add 2/40 and 12/6

1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 0/6

2/40 + 12/6 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/120 + 240/120 = 6 + 240/120 = 246/120
  5. 246/120 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 2/40 + 12/6 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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