Add 2/30 and 8/40
2/30 + 8/40 is 4/15.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 24/120 = 8 + 24/120 = 32/120 - 32/120 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/30 + 8/40 = 4/15
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