Add 42/3 and 10/40
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 10/40
42/3 + 10/40 is 57/4.
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,
42/3 = 42 × 40/3 × 40 = 1680/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/120 + 30/120 = 1680 + 30/120 = 1710/120 - 1710/120 simplified gives 57/4
- So, 42/3 + 10/40 = 57/4
In mixed form: 141/4
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