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Add 2/10 and 4/40

2/10 + 4/40 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    2/10 = 2 × 4/10 × 4 = 8/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    4/40 = 4 × 1/40 × 1 = 4/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/40 + 4/40 = 8 + 4/40 = 12/40
  5. 12/40 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 2/10 + 4/40 = 3/10

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