Add 40/3 and 30/4, Solve 13 1/3 + 7 2/4 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 30/4

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

40/3 + 30/4 is 125/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
40/3 = 40 × 4/3 × 4 = 160/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
30/4 = 30 × 3/4 × 3 = 90/12
Add the two like fractions:
160/12 + 90/12 = 160 + 90/12 = 250/12
250/12 simplified gives 125/6
So, 40/3 + 30/4 = 125/6
In mixed form: 205/6

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