Add 32/30 and 14/40, Solve 1 2/30 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 32/30 and 14/40

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 14/40

32/30 + 14/40 is 17/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Add the two like fractions:
128/120 + 42/120 = 128 + 42/120 = 170/120
170/120 simplified gives 17/12
So, 32/30 + 14/40 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12

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