Add 6/40 and 3/6
6/40 + 3/6 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 60/120 = 18 + 60/120 = 78/120 - 78/120 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 6/40 + 3/6 = 13/20
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