Add 16/3 and 14/40, Solve 5 1/3 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 16/3 and 14/40

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/40

16/3 + 14/40 is 341/60.

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,
16/3 = 16 × 40/3 × 40 = 640/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 42/120 = 640 + 42/120 = 682/120
682/120 simplified gives 341/60
So, 16/3 + 14/40 = 341/60
In mixed form: 541/60

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