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Add 6/40 and 1/10

6/40 + 1/10 is 1/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 10 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    1/10 = 1 × 4/10 × 4 = 4/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/40 + 4/40 = 6 + 4/40 = 10/40
  5. 10/40 simplified gives 1/4
  6. So, 6/40 + 1/10 = 1/4

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