Add 2/40 and 36/6
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 6 0/6
2/40 + 36/6 is 121/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
36/6 = 36 × 20/6 × 20 = 720/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 720/120 = 6 + 720/120 = 726/120 - 726/120 simplified gives 121/20
- So, 2/40 + 36/6 = 121/20
In mixed form: 61/20
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