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Add 30/15 and 3/40

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 3/40

30/15 + 3/40 is 83/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 9/120 = 240 + 9/120 = 249/120
  5. 249/120 simplified gives 83/40
  6. So, 30/15 + 3/40 = 83/40
    In mixed form: 23/40

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