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Add 70/3 and 12/40

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 12/40

70/3 + 12/40 is 709/30.

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,
    70/3 = 70 × 40/3 × 40 = 2800/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/120 + 36/120 = 2800 + 36/120 = 2836/120
  5. 2836/120 simplified gives 709/30
  6. So, 70/3 + 12/40 = 709/30
    In mixed form: 2319/30

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