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Add 6/9 and 3/40

6/9 + 3/40 is 89/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    6/9 = 6 × 40/9 × 40 = 240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/360 + 27/360 = 240 + 27/360 = 267/360
  5. 267/360 simplified gives 89/120
  6. So, 6/9 + 3/40 = 89/120

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