Add 6/9 and 14/40
6/9 + 14/40 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
6/9 = 6 × 40/9 × 40 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 126/360 = 240 + 126/360 = 366/360 - 366/360 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 6/9 + 14/40 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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