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Add 15/5 and 40/30

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 10/30

15/5 + 40/30 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    15/5 = 15 × 6/5 × 6 = 90/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    40/30 = 40 × 1/30 × 1 = 40/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/30 + 40/30 = 90 + 40/30 = 130/30
  5. 130/30 simplified gives 13/3
  6. So, 15/5 + 40/30 = 13/3
    In mixed form: 41/3

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