Add 9/3 and 8/40
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 8/40
9/3 + 8/40 is 16/5.
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,
9/3 = 9 × 40/3 × 40 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 24/120 = 360 + 24/120 = 384/120 - 384/120 simplified gives 16/5
- So, 9/3 + 8/40 = 16/5
In mixed form: 31/5
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