Add 35/40 and 6/18
35/40 + 6/18 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
6/18 = 6 × 20/18 × 20 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 120/360 = 315 + 120/360 = 435/360 - 435/360 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 35/40 + 6/18 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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