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Add 6/40 and 8/7

1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 1/7

6/40 + 8/7 is 181/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    8/7 = 8 × 40/7 × 40 = 320/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/280 + 320/280 = 42 + 320/280 = 362/280
  5. 362/280 simplified gives 181/140
  6. So, 6/40 + 8/7 = 181/140
    In mixed form: 141/140

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