Add 40/6 and 9/40
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 9/40
40/6 + 9/40 is 827/120.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Add the two like fractions:
800/120 + 27/120 = 800 + 27/120 = 827/120 - So, 40/6 + 9/40 = 827/120
In mixed form: 6107/120
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