Add 8/3 and 42/40
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/40
83 + 4240 is 22360.
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,
83 = 8 × 403 × 40 = 320120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4240 = 42 × 340 × 3 = 126120 - Add the two like fractions:
320120 + 126120 = 320 + 126120 = 446120 - 446/120 simplified gives 22360
- So, 8/3 + 42/40 = 223/60
In mixed form: 34360
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