Add 32/3 and 6/40
1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 6/40
32/3 + 6/40 is 649/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/120 + 18/120 = 1280 + 18/120 = 1298/120 - 1298/120 simplified gives 649/60
- So, 32/3 + 6/40 = 649/60
In mixed form: 1049/60
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