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Add 7/3 and 2/40

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

7/3 + 2/40 is 143/60.

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,
    7/3 = 7 × 40/3 × 40 = 280/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/120 + 6/120 = 280 + 6/120 = 286/120
  5. 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
  6. So, 7/3 + 2/40 = 143/60
    In mixed form: 223/60

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