Add 30/40 and 36/42
30/40 + 36/42 is 45/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
30/40 = 30 × 21/40 × 21 = 630/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
36/42 = 36 × 20/42 × 20 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
630/840 + 720/840 = 630 + 720/840 = 1350/840 - 1350/840 simplified gives 45/28
- So, 30/40 + 36/42 = 45/28
In mixed form: 117/28
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