Add 1/2 and 30/40
1/2 + 30/40 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
1/2 = 1 × 20/2 × 20 = 20/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
30/40 = 30 × 1/40 × 1 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
20/40 + 30/40 = 20 + 30/40 = 50/40 - 50/40 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 1/2 + 30/40 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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