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Add 30/4 and 7/40

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 7/40

30/4 + 7/40 is 307/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
    30/4 = 30 × 10/4 × 10 = 300/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/40 + 7/40 = 300 + 7/40 = 307/40
  5. So, 30/4 + 7/40 = 307/40
    In mixed form: 727/40

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