Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/6 and 6/40

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

7/6 + 6/40 is 79/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    7/6 = 7 × 20/6 × 20 = 140/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/120 + 18/120 = 140 + 18/120 = 158/120
  5. 158/120 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 7/6 + 6/40 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com