Add 2/40 and 5/30
2/40 + 5/30 is 13/60.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 20/120 = 6 + 20/120 = 26/120 - 26/120 simplified gives 13/60
- So, 2/40 + 5/30 = 13/60
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