Add 40/10 and 3/8
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 3/8
40/10 + 3/8 is 35/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
40/10 = 40 × 4/10 × 4 = 160/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40 - Add the two like fractions:
160/40 + 15/40 = 160 + 15/40 = 175/40 - 175/40 simplified gives 35/8
- So, 40/10 + 3/8 = 35/8
In mixed form: 43/8
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