Add 40/6 and 7/40
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 7/40
406 + 740 is 821120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
406 = 40 × 206 × 20 = 800120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
740 = 7 × 340 × 3 = 21120 - Add the two like fractions:
800120 + 21120 = 800 + 21120 = 821120 - So, 40/6 + 7/40 = 821/120
In mixed form: 6101120
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