Add 6/40 and 10/3
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 3 1/3
6/40 + 10/3 is 209/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
10/3 = 10 × 40/3 × 40 = 400/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 400/120 = 18 + 400/120 = 418/120 - 418/120 simplified gives 209/60
- So, 6/40 + 10/3 = 209/60
In mixed form: 329/60
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