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Add 40/3 and 70/20

1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 3 10/20

40/3 + 70/20 is 101/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    40/3 = 40 × 20/3 × 20 = 800/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/60 + 210/60 = 800 + 210/60 = 1010/60
  5. 1010/60 simplified gives 101/6
  6. So, 40/3 + 70/20 = 101/6
    In mixed form: 165/6

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