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

Add 6/3 and 2/40

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

6/3 + 2/40 is 41/20.

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,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 6/120 = 240 + 6/120 = 246/120
246/120 simplified gives 41/20
So, 6/3 + 2/40 = 41/20
In mixed form: 21/20

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