Add 4/40 and 25/3, Solve 4/40 + 8 1/3 as a fraction

Add 4/40 and 25/3

1^st number: 4/40, 2^nd number: 8 1/3

4/40 + 25/3 is 253/30.

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,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
25/3 = 25 × 40/3 × 40 = 1000/120
Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 1000/120 = 12 + 1000/120 = 1012/120
1012/120 simplified gives 253/30
So, 4/40 + 25/3 = 253/30
In mixed form: 813/30

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