What is 4/40 plus 2/3?
4/40 plus 2/3 equals 23/30 (or 0.766667 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/40 and 2/3 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/40 + 2/3 = 23/30
Simplified Fraction
23/30
Mixed Number
Proper (23/30)
Decimal Value
0.766667
Percentage
76.6667%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/40 + 2/3
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 40 and 3 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 40 ร 3 = 120.
LCD(40, 3) = 120
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 120
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/40 by 3, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 40 so both fractions share the common base 120.
4 ร 3/40 ร 3 = 12/120 and 2 ร 40/3 ร 40 = 80/120
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (12 + 80 = 92) and keep the common denominator 120 unchanged.
12 + 80/120 = 92/120
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 92 and 120, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
92 รท 4/120 รท 4 = 23/30
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 23 by denominator 30 produces a repeating decimal (approximately 0.766667, or 76.6667%).
23 รท 30 = 0.766667 (76.6667%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/40 plus 2/3 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 23/30 |
| Mixed Number Form | 23/30 |
| Decimal Form | 0.766667 |
| Percentage | 76.6667% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/40 plus 2/3 as a fraction?
4/40 + 2/3 in simplest fraction form is 23/30.
What is 4/40 plus 2/3 as a decimal?
4/40 + 2/3 converted to a decimal is 0.766667.
What is 4/40 plus 2/3 as a percentage?
4/40 + 2/3 expressed as a percentage is 76.6667%.
Does 4/40 plus 2/3 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in a repeating decimal (approximately 0.766667...) because the denominator contains prime factors other than 2 and 5.