Add 40/6 and 35/5, Solve 6 4/6 + 7 0/5 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 35/5

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 7 0/5

40/6 + 35/5 is 41/3.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 5/6 × 5 = 200/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
35/5 = 35 × 6/5 × 6 = 210/30
Add the two like fractions:
200/30 + 210/30 = 200 + 210/30 = 410/30
410/30 simplified gives 41/3
So, 40/6 + 35/5 = 41/3
In mixed form: 132/3

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