Add 8/6 and 28/40
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 28/40
86 + 2840 is 6130.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
86 = 8 × 206 × 20 = 160120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2840 = 28 × 340 × 3 = 84120 - Add the two like fractions:
160120 + 84120 = 160 + 84120 = 244120 - 244/120 simplified gives 6130
- So, 8/6 + 28/40 = 61/30
In mixed form: 2130
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