Add 6/40 and 40/3, Solve 6/40 + 13 1/3 as a fraction

Add 6/40 and 40/3

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

6/40 + 40/3 is 809/60.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
40/3 = 40 × 40/3 × 40 = 1600/120
Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 1600/120 = 18 + 1600/120 = 1618/120
1618/120 simplified gives 809/60
So, 6/40 + 40/3 = 809/60
In mixed form: 1329/60

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