Add 4/3 and 6/40, Solve 1 1/3 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 4/3 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 1/3, 2^nd number: 6/40

4/3 + 6/40 is 89/60.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 18/120 = 160 + 18/120 = 178/120
178/120 simplified gives 89/60
So, 4/3 + 6/40 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60

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