Add 98/3 and 42/40
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/40
98/3 + 42/40 is 2023/60.
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,
98/3 = 98 × 40/3 × 40 = 3920/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/120 + 126/120 = 3920 + 126/120 = 4046/120 - 4046/120 simplified gives 2023/60
- So, 98/3 + 42/40 = 2023/60
In mixed form: 3343/60
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