Add 6/40 and 14/60
6/40 + 14/60 is 23/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 28/120 = 18 + 28/120 = 46/120 - 46/120 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 6/40 + 14/60 = 23/60
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