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Add 60/40 and 8/6

1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 1 2/6

60/40 + 8/6 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 160/120 = 180 + 160/120 = 340/120
  5. 340/120 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 60/40 + 8/6 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

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