Add 4/6 and 10/40
4/6 + 10/40 is 11/12.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 20/6 × 20 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 30/120 = 80 + 30/120 = 110/120 - 110/120 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/6 + 10/40 = 11/12
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