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Add 6/40 and 4/10

6/40 + 4/10 is 11/20.

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,
   4/10 = 4 × 4/10 × 4 = 16/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/40 + 16/40 = 6 + 16/40 = 22/40
5. 22/40 simplified gives 11/20
6. So, 6/40 + 4/10 = 11/20

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