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Add 30/3 and 24/40

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 24/40

30/3 + 24/40 is 53/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    30/3 = 30 × 40/3 × 40 = 1200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/120 + 72/120 = 1200 + 72/120 = 1272/120
  5. 1272/120 simplified gives 53/5
  6. So, 30/3 + 24/40 = 53/5
    In mixed form: 103/5

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