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Add 4/40 and 6/10

4/40 + 6/10 is 7/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/40 + 24/40 = 4 + 24/40 = 28/40
5. 28/40 simplified gives 7/10
6. So, 4/40 + 6/10 = 7/10

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