Add 2/40 and 49/30
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 19/30
2/40 + 49/30 is 101/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 196/120 = 6 + 196/120 = 202/120 - 202/120 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 2/40 + 49/30 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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