Add 5/3 and 14/40
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 14/40
5/3 + 14/40 is 121/60.
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,
5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 42/120 = 200 + 42/120 = 242/120 - 242/120 simplified gives 121/60
- So, 5/3 + 14/40 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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