Add 40/60 and 4/5
40/60 + 4/5 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
4/5 = 4 × 12/5 × 12 = 48/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 48/60 = 40 + 48/60 = 88/60 - 88/60 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 40/60 + 4/5 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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