Add 4/6 and 20/40, Solve 4/6 + 20/40 as a fraction

Add 4/6 and 20/40

4/6 + 20/40 is 7/6.

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,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 60/120 = 80 + 60/120 = 140/120
140/120 simplified gives 7/6
So, 4/6 + 20/40 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6

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