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Add 30/7 and 10/40

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 10/40

30/7 + 10/40 is 127/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    30/7 = 30 × 40/7 × 40 = 1200/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/280 + 70/280 = 1200 + 70/280 = 1270/280
  5. 1270/280 simplified gives 127/28
  6. So, 30/7 + 10/40 = 127/28
    In mixed form: 415/28

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