Add 30/7 and 5/40
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 5/40
30/7 + 5/40 is 247/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
30/7 = 30 × 40/7 × 40 = 1200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/280 + 35/280 = 1200 + 35/280 = 1235/280 - 1235/280 simplified gives 247/56
- So, 30/7 + 5/40 = 247/56
In mixed form: 423/56
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