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Add 7/8 and 40/6

1st number: 7/8, 2nd number: 6 4/6

7/8 + 40/6 is 181/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    40/6 = 40 × 4/6 × 4 = 160/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/24 + 160/24 = 21 + 160/24 = 181/24
  5. So, 7/8 + 40/6 = 181/24
    In mixed form: 713/24

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