Add 20/6 and 5/40, Solve 3 2/6 + 5/40 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 5/40

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 5/40

20/6 + 5/40 is 83/24.

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,
20/6 = 20 × 20/6 × 20 = 400/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 15/120 = 400 + 15/120 = 415/120
415/120 simplified gives 83/24
So, 20/6 + 5/40 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24

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