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Add 60/3 and 5/40

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 5/40

60/3 + 5/40 is 161/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    60/3 = 60 × 40/3 × 40 = 2400/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/120 + 15/120 = 2400 + 15/120 = 2415/120
  5. 2415/120 simplified gives 161/8
  6. So, 60/3 + 5/40 = 161/8
    In mixed form: 201/8

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