Add 40/6 and 10/5
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/5
406 + 105 is 263.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 5 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
406 = 40 × 56 × 5 = 20030 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
105 = 10 × 65 × 6 = 6030 - Add the two like fractions:
20030 + 6030 = 200 + 6030 = 26030 - 260/30 simplified gives 263
- So, 40/6 + 10/5 = 26/3
In mixed form: 823
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