Add 40/6 and 56/40, Solve 6 4/6 + 1 16/40 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 56/40

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

40/6 + 56/40 is 121/15.

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,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
Add the two like fractions:
800/120 + 168/120 = 800 + 168/120 = 968/120
968/120 simplified gives 121/15
So, 40/6 + 56/40 = 121/15
In mixed form: 81/15

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