Add 40/6 and 5/20
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/20
40/6 + 5/20 is 83/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
40/6 = 40 × 10/6 × 10 = 400/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
5/20 = 5 × 3/20 × 3 = 15/60 - Add the two like fractions:
400/60 + 15/60 = 400 + 15/60 = 415/60 - 415/60 simplified gives 83/12
- So, 40/6 + 5/20 = 83/12
In mixed form: 611/12
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