Add 9/40 and 9/6
1st number: 9/40, 2nd number: 1 3/6
9/40 + 9/6 is 69/40.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120 - Add the two like fractions:
27/120 + 180/120 = 27 + 180/120 = 207/120 - 207/120 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 9/40 + 9/6 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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