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Add 8/40 and 42/3

1st number: 8/40, 2nd number: 14 0/3

8/40 + 42/3 is 71/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    42/3 = 42 × 40/3 × 40 = 1680/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 1680/120 = 24 + 1680/120 = 1704/120
  5. 1704/120 simplified gives 71/5
  6. So, 8/40 + 42/3 = 71/5
    In mixed form: 141/5

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