Add 42/40 and 16/3
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 5 1/3
42/40 + 16/3 is 383/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
16/3 = 16 × 40/3 × 40 = 640/120 - Add the two like fractions:
126/120 + 640/120 = 126 + 640/120 = 766/120 - 766/120 simplified gives 383/60
- So, 42/40 + 16/3 = 383/60
In mixed form: 623/60
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