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Add 30/3 and 40/60

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 40/60

30/3 + 40/60 is 32/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    30/3 = 30 × 20/3 × 20 = 600/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/60 + 40/60 = 600 + 40/60 = 640/60
  5. 640/60 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 30/3 + 40/60 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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