Add 9/6 and 32/40
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 32/40
96 + 3240 is 2310.
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,
96 = 9 × 206 × 20 = 180120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3240 = 32 × 340 × 3 = 96120 - Add the two like fractions:
180120 + 96120 = 180 + 96120 = 276120 - 276/120 simplified gives 2310
- So, 9/6 + 32/40 = 23/10
In mixed form: 2310
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