Add 5/3 and 4/40, Solve 1 2/3 + 4/40 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 4/40

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

5/3 + 4/40 is 53/30.

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,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 12/120 = 200 + 12/120 = 212/120
212/120 simplified gives 53/30
So, 5/3 + 4/40 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30

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