Add 40/3 and 25/20
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 5/20
40/3 + 25/20 is 175/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
40/3 = 40 × 20/3 × 20 = 800/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60 - Add the two like fractions:
800/60 + 75/60 = 800 + 75/60 = 875/60 - 875/60 simplified gives 175/12
- So, 40/3 + 25/20 = 175/12
In mixed form: 147/12
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