Add 40/3 and 2/40, Solve 13 1/3 + 2/40 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 2/40

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

40/3 + 2/40 is 803/60.

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,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
Add the two like fractions:
1600/120 + 6/120 = 1600 + 6/120 = 1606/120
1606/120 simplified gives 803/60
So, 40/3 + 2/40 = 803/60
In mixed form: 1323/60

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