Add 2/40 and 40/30
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 10/30
2/40 + 40/30 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 160/120 = 6 + 160/120 = 166/120 - 166/120 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 2/40 + 40/30 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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