Add 6/30 and 40/7, Solve 6/30 + 5 5/7 as a fraction

Add 6/30 and 40/7

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

6/30 + 40/7 is 207/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
40/7 = 40 × 30/7 × 30 = 1200/210
Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 1200/210 = 42 + 1200/210 = 1242/210
1242/210 simplified gives 207/35
So, 6/30 + 40/7 = 207/35
In mixed form: 532/35

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