Add 8/4 and 3/40
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 3/40
8/4 + 3/40 is 83/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
8/4 = 8 × 10/4 × 10 = 80/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
3/40 = 3 × 1/40 × 1 = 3/40 - Add the two like fractions:
80/40 + 3/40 = 80 + 3/40 = 83/40 - So, 8/4 + 3/40 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40
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