Add 30/3 and 72/40, Solve 10 0/3 + 1 32/40 as a fraction

Add 30/3 and 72/40

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

30/3 + 72/40 is 59/5.

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,
30/3 = 30 × 40/3 × 40 = 1200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120
Add the two like fractions:
1200/120 + 216/120 = 1200 + 216/120 = 1416/120
1416/120 simplified gives 59/5
So, 30/3 + 72/40 = 59/5
In mixed form: 114/5

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