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Add 1/30 and 40/15

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 2 10/15

1/30 + 40/15 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    1/30 = 1 × 1/30 × 1 = 1/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/30 + 80/30 = 1 + 80/30 = 81/30
  5. 81/30 simplified gives 27/10
  6. So, 1/30 + 40/15 = 27/10
    In mixed form: 27/10

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