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Add 60/18 and 10/40

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 10/40

60/18 + 10/40 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    60/18 = 60 × 20/18 × 20 = 1200/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/360 + 90/360 = 1200 + 90/360 = 1290/360
  5. 1290/360 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 60/18 + 10/40 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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