Add 40/6 and 84/10, Solve 6 4/6 + 8 4/10 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 84/10

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 8 4/10

40/6 + 84/10 is 226/15.

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,
84/10 = 84 × 3/10 × 3 = 252/30
Add the two like fractions:
200/30 + 252/30 = 200 + 252/30 = 452/30
452/30 simplified gives 226/15
So, 40/6 + 84/10 = 226/15
In mixed form: 151/15

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