Add 40/3 and 5/4
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 1 1/4
40/3 + 5/4 is 175/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/4 = 5 × 3/4 × 3 = 15/12 - Add the two like fractions:
160/12 + 15/12 = 160 + 15/12 = 175/12 - So, 40/3 + 5/4 = 175/12
In mixed form: 147/12
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