Add 6/10 and 35/40
6/10 + 35/40 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
35/40 = 35 × 1/40 × 1 = 35/40 - Add the two like fractions:
24/40 + 35/40 = 24 + 35/40 = 59/40 - So, 6/10 + 35/40 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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