Add 30/40 and 12/28
30/40 + 12/28 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
30/40 = 30 × 7/40 × 7 = 210/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
12/28 = 12 × 10/28 × 10 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
210/280 + 120/280 = 210 + 120/280 = 330/280 - 330/280 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 30/40 + 12/28 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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