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Add 5/6 and 40/7

1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 5 5/7

5/6 + 40/7 is 275/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    5/6 = 5 × 7/6 × 7 = 35/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    40/7 = 40 × 6/7 × 6 = 240/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/42 + 240/42 = 35 + 240/42 = 275/42
  5. So, 5/6 + 40/7 = 275/42
    In mixed form: 623/42

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