Add 6/40 and 90/80, Solve 6/40 + 1 10/80 as a fraction

Add 6/40 and 90/80

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

6/40 + 90/80 is 51/40.

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,
90/80 = 90 × 1/80 × 1 = 90/80
Add the two like fractions:
12/80 + 90/80 = 12 + 90/80 = 102/80
102/80 simplified gives 51/40
So, 6/40 + 90/80 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40

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