Add 6/40 and 8/80
6/40 + 8/80 is 1/4.
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,
8/80 = 8 × 1/80 × 1 = 8/80 - Add the two like fractions:
12/80 + 8/80 = 12 + 8/80 = 20/80 - 20/80 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 6/40 + 8/80 = 1/4
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