Add 4/3 and 7/40
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 7/40
43 + 740 is 181120.
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,
43 = 4 × 403 × 40 = 160120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
740 = 7 × 340 × 3 = 21120 - Add the two like fractions:
160120 + 21120 = 160 + 21120 = 181120 - So, 4/3 + 7/40 = 181/120
In mixed form: 161120
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