Add 2/6 and 12/40
26 + 1240 is 1930.
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,
26 = 2 × 206 × 20 = 40120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1240 = 12 × 340 × 3 = 36120 - Add the two like fractions:
40120 + 36120 = 40 + 36120 = 76120 - 76/120 simplified gives 1930
- So, 2/6 + 12/40 = 19/30
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