Add 7/3 and 20/40
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 20/40
7/3 + 20/40 is 17/6.
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,
7/3 = 7 × 40/3 × 40 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 60/120 = 280 + 60/120 = 340/120 - 340/120 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 7/3 + 20/40 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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