Add 45/7 and 3/40
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 3/40
45/7 + 3/40 is 1821/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
45/7 = 45 × 40/7 × 40 = 1800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/280 + 21/280 = 1800 + 21/280 = 1821/280 - So, 45/7 + 3/40 = 1821/280
In mixed form: 6141/280
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