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Add 40/6 and 6/7

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 6/7

40/6 + 6/7 is 158/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    40/6 = 40 × 7/6 × 7 = 280/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    6/7 = 6 × 6/7 × 6 = 36/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/42 + 36/42 = 280 + 36/42 = 316/42
  5. 316/42 simplified gives 158/21
  6. So, 40/6 + 6/7 = 158/21
    In mixed form: 711/21

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