Add 9/6 and 4/40
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 4/40
96 + 440 is 85.
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,
440 = 4 × 340 × 3 = 12120 - Add the two like fractions:
180120 + 12120 = 180 + 12120 = 192120 - 192/120 simplified gives 85
- So, 9/6 + 4/40 = 8/5
In mixed form: 135
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