Add 35/6 and 27/40
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 27/40
356 + 2740 is 781120.
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,
356 = 35 × 206 × 20 = 700120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2740 = 27 × 340 × 3 = 81120 - Add the two like fractions:
700120 + 81120 = 700 + 81120 = 781120 - So, 35/6 + 27/40 = 781/120
In mixed form: 661120
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