Add 4/3 and 10/40
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 10/40
4/3 + 10/40 is 19/12.
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,
4/3 = 4 × 40/3 × 40 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 30/120 = 160 + 30/120 = 190/120 - 190/120 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 4/3 + 10/40 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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