Add 20/30 and 28/40
20/30 + 28/40 is 41/30.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 4/30 × 4 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 84/120 = 80 + 84/120 = 164/120 - 164/120 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 20/30 + 28/40 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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