Add 2/40 and 9/30
2/40 + 9/30 is 7/20.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 36/120 = 6 + 36/120 = 42/120 - 42/120 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 2/40 + 9/30 = 7/20
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