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Add 42/40 and 8/3

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 2 2/3

42/40 + 8/3 is 223/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    8/3 = 8 × 40/3 × 40 = 320/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/120 + 320/120 = 126 + 320/120 = 446/120
  5. 446/120 simplified gives 223/60
  6. So, 42/40 + 8/3 = 223/60
    In mixed form: 343/60

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