Add 6/3 and 18/40, Solve 2 0/3 + 18/40 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 18/40

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 18/40

6/3 + 18/40 is 49/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
6/3 = 6 × 40/3 × 40 = 240/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120
Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 54/120 = 240 + 54/120 = 294/120
294/120 simplified gives 49/20
So, 6/3 + 18/40 = 49/20
In mixed form: 29/20

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