Add 14/3 and 42/40
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/40
143 + 4240 is 34360.
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,
143 = 14 × 403 × 40 = 560120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4240 = 42 × 340 × 3 = 126120 - Add the two like fractions:
560120 + 126120 = 560 + 126120 = 686120 - 686/120 simplified gives 34360
- So, 14/3 + 42/40 = 343/60
In mixed form: 54360
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