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Add 6/2 and 45/40

1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 1 5/40

6/2 + 45/40 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    6/2 = 6 × 20/2 × 20 = 120/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    45/40 = 45 × 1/40 × 1 = 45/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/40 + 45/40 = 120 + 45/40 = 165/40
  5. 165/40 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 6/2 + 45/40 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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