Add 30/9 and 12/40
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 12/40
30/9 + 12/40 is 109/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
30/9 = 30 × 40/9 × 40 = 1200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/360 + 108/360 = 1200 + 108/360 = 1308/360 - 1308/360 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 30/9 + 12/40 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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