Add 40/6 and 60/10
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 6 0/10
40/6 + 60/10 is 38/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 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 10 × 3 = 30,
60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30 - Add the two like fractions:
200/30 + 180/30 = 200 + 180/30 = 380/30 - 380/30 simplified gives 38/3
- So, 40/6 + 60/10 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3
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