Add 3/30 and 4/40
3/30 + 4/40 is 1/5.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 12/120 = 12 + 12/120 = 24/120 - 24/120 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 3/30 + 4/40 = 1/5
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