Add 1/40 and 9/3, Solve 1/40 + 3 0/3 as a fraction

Add 1/40 and 9/3

1^st number: 1/40, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

1/40 + 9/3 is 121/40.

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,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
9/3 = 9 × 40/3 × 40 = 360/120
Add the two like fractions:
3/120 + 360/120 = 3 + 360/120 = 363/120
363/120 simplified gives 121/40
So, 1/40 + 9/3 = 121/40
In mixed form: 31/40

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