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Add 1/7 and 40/30

1st number: 1/7, 2nd number: 1 10/30

1/7 + 40/30 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    1/7 = 1 × 30/7 × 30 = 30/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    40/30 = 40 × 7/30 × 7 = 280/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/210 + 280/210 = 30 + 280/210 = 310/210
  5. 310/210 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 1/7 + 40/30 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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