Add 30/40 and 40/30
1st number: 30/40, 2nd number: 1 10/30
30/40 + 40/30 is 25/12.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 160/120 = 90 + 160/120 = 250/120 - 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 30/40 + 40/30 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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