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Add 6/18 and 5/40

6/18 + 5/40 is 11/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    6/18 = 6 × 20/18 × 20 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 45/360 = 120 + 45/360 = 165/360
  5. 165/360 simplified gives 11/24
  6. So, 6/18 + 5/40 = 11/24

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