Add 3/6 and 14/40
36 + 1440 is 1720.
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,
36 = 3 × 206 × 20 = 60120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1440 = 14 × 340 × 3 = 42120 - Add the two like fractions:
60120 + 42120 = 60 + 42120 = 102120 - 102/120 simplified gives 1720
- So, 3/6 + 14/40 = 17/20
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