Add 6/9 and 42/40
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 2/40
6/9 + 42/40 is 103/60.
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,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 378/360 = 240 + 378/360 = 618/360 - 618/360 simplified gives 103/60
- So, 6/9 + 42/40 = 103/60
In mixed form: 143/60
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