Add 30/40 and 15/36
30/40 + 15/36 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 150/360 = 270 + 150/360 = 420/360 - 420/360 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 30/40 + 15/36 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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