Add 1/3 and 10/40
1/3 + 10/40 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
1/3 = 1 × 40/3 × 40 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 30/120 = 40 + 30/120 = 70/120 - 70/120 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 1/3 + 10/40 = 7/12
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