Add 14/3 and 40/4
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 10 0/4
14/3 + 40/4 is 44/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
14/3 = 14 × 4/3 × 4 = 56/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
40/4 = 40 × 3/4 × 3 = 120/12 - Add the two like fractions:
56/12 + 120/12 = 56 + 120/12 = 176/12 - 176/12 simplified gives 44/3
- So, 14/3 + 40/4 = 44/3
In mixed form: 142/3
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