Add 6/30 and 6/40
6/30 + 6/40 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 18/120 = 24 + 18/120 = 42/120 - 42/120 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 6/30 + 6/40 = 7/20
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