Add 75/40 and 9/3
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 3 0/3
75/40 + 9/3 is 39/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 3 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 3 × 40 = 120,
9/3 = 9 × 40/3 × 40 = 360/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 360/120 = 225 + 360/120 = 585/120 - 585/120 simplified gives 39/8
- So, 75/40 + 9/3 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8
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