Add 6/40 and 42/80
6/40 + 42/80 is 27/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
6/40 = 6 × 2/40 × 2 = 12/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80 - Add the two like fractions:
12/80 + 42/80 = 12 + 42/80 = 54/80 - 54/80 simplified gives 27/40
- So, 6/40 + 42/80 = 27/40
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