Add 3/6 and 32/40
3/6 + 32/40 is 13/10.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 96/120 = 60 + 96/120 = 156/120 - 156/120 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 3/6 + 32/40 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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