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Add 5/3 and 15/40

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 15/40

5/3 + 15/40 is 49/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/120 + 45/120 = 200 + 45/120 = 245/120
  5. 245/120 simplified gives 49/24
  6. So, 5/3 + 15/40 = 49/24
    In mixed form: 21/24

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