Add 40/6 and 90/10
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 9 0/10
40/6 + 90/10 is 47/3.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 3/10 × 3 = 270/30 - Add the two like fractions:
200/30 + 270/30 = 200 + 270/30 = 470/30 - 470/30 simplified gives 47/3
- So, 40/6 + 90/10 = 47/3
In mixed form: 152/3
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