Add 30/40 and 7/20
30/40 + 7/20 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
30/40 = 30 × 1/40 × 1 = 30/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
7/20 = 7 × 2/20 × 2 = 14/40 - Add the two like fractions:
30/40 + 14/40 = 30 + 14/40 = 44/40 - 44/40 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 30/40 + 7/20 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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