Add 5/6 and 49/40
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 9/40
56 + 4940 is 247120.
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,
56 = 5 × 206 × 20 = 100120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4940 = 49 × 340 × 3 = 147120 - Add the two like fractions:
100120 + 147120 = 100 + 147120 = 247120 - So, 5/6 + 49/40 = 247/120
In mixed form: 27120
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