Add 6/40 and 5/6
6/40 + 5/6 is 59/60.
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,
5/6 = 5 × 20/6 × 20 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 100/120 = 18 + 100/120 = 118/120 - 118/120 simplified gives 59/60
- So, 6/40 + 5/6 = 59/60
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