Add 6/8 and 18/40
6/8 + 18/40 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
18/40 = 18 × 1/40 × 1 = 18/40 - Add the two like fractions:
30/40 + 18/40 = 30 + 18/40 = 48/40 - 48/40 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/8 + 18/40 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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