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Add 2/30 and 42/40

1st number: 2/30, 2nd number: 1 2/40

2/30 + 42/40 is 67/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/120 + 126/120 = 8 + 126/120 = 134/120
  5. 134/120 simplified gives 67/60
  6. So, 2/30 + 42/40 = 67/60
    In mixed form: 17/60

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