Add 75/40 and 4/60
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 4/60
75/40 + 4/60 is 233/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 8/120 = 225 + 8/120 = 233/120 - So, 75/40 + 4/60 = 233/120
In mixed form: 1113/120
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