Add 7/3 and 75/40
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 35/40
7/3 + 75/40 is 101/24.
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,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 225/120 = 280 + 225/120 = 505/120 - 505/120 simplified gives 101/24
- So, 7/3 + 75/40 = 101/24
In mixed form: 45/24
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