Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 6/40 and 16/3

1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 5 1/3

6/40 + 16/3 is 329/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    16/3 = 16 × 40/3 × 40 = 640/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/120 + 640/120 = 18 + 640/120 = 658/120
  5. 658/120 simplified gives 329/60
  6. So, 6/40 + 16/3 = 329/60
    In mixed form: 529/60

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com