Add 10/3 and 9/40
1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 9/40
10/3 + 9/40 is 427/120.
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,
10/3 = 10 × 40/3 × 40 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 27/120 = 400 + 27/120 = 427/120 - So, 10/3 + 9/40 = 427/120
In mixed form: 367/120
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