Add 4/40 and 5/3, Solve 4/40 + 1 2/3 as a fraction

Add 4/40 and 5/3

1^st number: 4/40, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

4/40 + 5/3 is 53/30.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120
Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 200/120 = 12 + 200/120 = 212/120
212/120 simplified gives 53/30
So, 4/40 + 5/3 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30

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