Add 4/40 and 10/60
4/40 + 10/60 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 20/120 = 12 + 20/120 = 32/120 - 32/120 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 4/40 + 10/60 = 4/15
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