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Add 3/18 and 40/60

3/18 + 40/60 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 120/180 = 30 + 120/180 = 150/180
  5. 150/180 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 3/18 + 40/60 = 5/6

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