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Add 45/40 and 20/6

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 3 2/6

45/40 + 20/6 is 107/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    20/6 = 20 × 20/6 × 20 = 400/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/120 + 400/120 = 135 + 400/120 = 535/120
  5. 535/120 simplified gives 107/24
  6. So, 45/40 + 20/6 = 107/24
    In mixed form: 411/24

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