Add 1/40 and 18/30
1/40 + 18/30 is 5/8.
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,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
18/30 = 18 × 4/30 × 4 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
3/120 + 72/120 = 3 + 72/120 = 75/120 - 75/120 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 1/40 + 18/30 = 5/8
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