Add 5/3 and 45/40
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 5/40
53 + 4540 is 6724.
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,
53 = 5 × 403 × 40 = 200120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4540 = 45 × 340 × 3 = 135120 - Add the two like fractions:
200120 + 135120 = 200 + 135120 = 335120 - 335/120 simplified gives 6724
- So, 5/3 + 45/40 = 67/24
In mixed form: 21924
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