Add 5/3 and 9/40
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 9/40
53 + 940 is 227120.
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,
940 = 9 × 340 × 3 = 27120 - Add the two like fractions:
200120 + 27120 = 200 + 27120 = 227120 - So, 5/3 + 9/40 = 227/120
In mixed form: 1107120
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