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Add 3/40 and 9/3

1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 3 0/3

3/40 + 9/3 is 123/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    9/3 = 9 × 40/3 × 40 = 360/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/120 + 360/120 = 9 + 360/120 = 369/120
  5. 369/120 simplified gives 123/40
  6. So, 3/40 + 9/3 = 123/40
    In mixed form: 33/40

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