Add 1/40 and 8/3
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 2 2/3
1/40 + 8/3 is 323/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
8/3 = 8 × 40/3 × 40 = 320/120 - Add the two like fractions:
3/120 + 320/120 = 3 + 320/120 = 323/120 - So, 1/40 + 8/3 = 323/120
In mixed form: 283/120
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