Add 20/6 and 6/40
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 6/40
206 + 640 is 20960.
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,
206 = 20 × 206 × 20 = 400120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
640 = 6 × 340 × 3 = 18120 - Add the two like fractions:
400120 + 18120 = 400 + 18120 = 418120 - 418/120 simplified gives 20960
- So, 20/6 + 6/40 = 209/60
In mixed form: 32960
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