Add 5/40 and 6/3, Solve 5/40 + 2 0/3 as a fraction

Add 5/40 and 6/3

1^st number: 5/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

5/40 + 6/3 is 17/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
6/3 = 6 × 40/3 × 40 = 240/120
Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 240/120 = 15 + 240/120 = 255/120
255/120 simplified gives 17/8
So, 5/40 + 6/3 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8

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