Add 30/40 and 14/30
30/40 + 14/30 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 56/120 = 90 + 56/120 = 146/120 - 146/120 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 30/40 + 14/30 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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