Add 32/3 and 18/40, Solve 10 2/3 + 18/40 as a fraction

Add 32/3 and 18/40

1^st number: 10 2/3, 2^nd number: 18/40

32/3 + 18/40 is 667/60.

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,
32/3 = 32 × 40/3 × 40 = 1280/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
18/40 = 18 × 3/40 × 3 = 54/120
Add the two like fractions:
1280/120 + 54/120 = 1280 + 54/120 = 1334/120
1334/120 simplified gives 667/60
So, 32/3 + 18/40 = 667/60
In mixed form: 117/60

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