Add 2/30 and 25/40
2/30 + 25/40 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 75/120 = 8 + 75/120 = 83/120 - So, 2/30 + 25/40 = 83/120
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