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Add 1/40 and 6/30

1/40 + 6/30 is 9/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/120 + 24/120 = 3 + 24/120 = 27/120
  5. 27/120 simplified gives 9/40
  6. So, 1/40 + 6/30 = 9/40

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