Add 10/40 and 7/3
1st number: 10/40, 2nd number: 2 1/3
10/40 + 7/3 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/3 = 7 × 40/3 × 40 = 280/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 280/120 = 30 + 280/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 10/40 + 7/3 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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