Add 2/3 and 3/40
2/3 + 3/40 is 89/120.
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,
2/3 = 2 × 40/3 × 40 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 9/120 = 80 + 9/120 = 89/120 - So, 2/3 + 3/40 = 89/120
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