Add 7/40 and 40/6
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 6 4/6
7/40 + 40/6 is 821/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
40/6 = 40 × 20/6 × 20 = 800/120 - Add the two like fractions:
21/120 + 800/120 = 21 + 800/120 = 821/120 - So, 7/40 + 40/6 = 821/120
In mixed form: 6101/120
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