Add 40/6 and 24/35, Solve 6 4/6 + 24/35 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 24/35

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 24/35

40/6 + 24/35 is 772/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
24/35 = 24 × 6/35 × 6 = 144/210
Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 144/210 = 1400 + 144/210 = 1544/210
1544/210 simplified gives 772/105
So, 40/6 + 24/35 = 772/105
In mixed form: 737/105

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