Add 40/3 and 50/40, Solve 13 1/3 + 1 10/40 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 50/40

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

40/3 + 50/40 is 175/12.

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,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
Add the two like fractions:
1600/120 + 150/120 = 1600 + 150/120 = 1750/120
1750/120 simplified gives 175/12
So, 40/3 + 50/40 = 175/12
In mixed form: 147/12

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