Add 3/40 and 6/75
3/40 + 6/75 is 31/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
3/40 = 3 × 15/40 × 15 = 45/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Add the two like fractions:
45/600 + 48/600 = 45 + 48/600 = 93/600 - 93/600 simplified gives 31/200
- So, 3/40 + 6/75 = 31/200
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