Add 1/30 and 7/40
1/30 + 7/40 is 5/24.
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,
1/30 = 1 × 4/30 × 4 = 4/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
4/120 + 21/120 = 4 + 21/120 = 25/120 - 25/120 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 1/30 + 7/40 = 5/24
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