Add 7/3 and 4/40
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 4/40
7/3 + 4/40 is 73/30.
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,
7/3 = 7 × 40/3 × 40 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 12/120 = 280 + 12/120 = 292/120 - 292/120 simplified gives 73/30
- So, 7/3 + 4/40 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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