Add 40/3 and 25/40
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 25/40
40/3 + 25/40 is 335/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/120 + 75/120 = 1600 + 75/120 = 1675/120 - 1675/120 simplified gives 335/24
- So, 40/3 + 25/40 = 335/24
In mixed form: 1323/24
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