Add 10/40 and 50/3, Solve 10/40 + 16 2/3 as a fraction

Add 10/40 and 50/3

1^st number: 10/40, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

10/40 + 50/3 is 203/12.

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,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
50/3 = 50 × 40/3 × 40 = 2000/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 2000/120 = 30 + 2000/120 = 2030/120
2030/120 simplified gives 203/12
So, 10/40 + 50/3 = 203/12
In mixed form: 1611/12

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