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Add 20/3 and 12/40

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 12/40

20/3 + 12/40 is 209/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    20/3 = 20 × 40/3 × 40 = 800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/120 + 36/120 = 800 + 36/120 = 836/120
  5. 836/120 simplified gives 209/30
  6. So, 20/3 + 12/40 = 209/30
    In mixed form: 629/30

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