Add 5/3 and 48/40, Solve 1 2/3 + 1 8/40 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 48/40

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

5/3 + 48/40 is 43/15.

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,
5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
48/40 = 48 × 3/40 × 3 = 144/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 144/120 = 200 + 144/120 = 344/120
344/120 simplified gives 43/15
So, 5/3 + 48/40 = 43/15
In mixed form: 213/15

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