Add 40/3 and 14/40, Solve 13 1/3 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 14/40

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 14/40

40/3 + 14/40 is 821/60.

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,
40/3 = 40 × 40/3 × 40 = 1600/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Add the two like fractions:
1600/120 + 42/120 = 1600 + 42/120 = 1642/120
1642/120 simplified gives 821/60
So, 40/3 + 14/40 = 821/60
In mixed form: 1341/60

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