Add 30/40 and 20/60
30/40 + 20/60 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
20/60 = 20 × 2/60 × 2 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 40/120 = 90 + 40/120 = 130/120 - 130/120 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 30/40 + 20/60 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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