Add 14/3 and 12/40
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 12/40
14/3 + 12/40 is 149/30.
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,
14/3 = 14 × 40/3 × 40 = 560/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
560/120 + 36/120 = 560 + 36/120 = 596/120 - 596/120 simplified gives 149/30
- So, 14/3 + 12/40 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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