Add 8/3 and 10/40, Solve 2 2/3 + 10/40 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 10/40

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 10/40

8/3 + 10/40 is 35/12.

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,
8/3 = 8 × 40/3 × 40 = 320/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 30/120 = 320 + 30/120 = 350/120
350/120 simplified gives 35/12
So, 8/3 + 10/40 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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