Add 5/30 and 36/40
5/30 + 36/40 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 108/120 = 20 + 108/120 = 128/120 - 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 5/30 + 36/40 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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