Add 32/30 and 15/40
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 15/40
32/30 + 15/40 is 173/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
128/120 + 45/120 = 128 + 45/120 = 173/120 - So, 32/30 + 15/40 = 173/120
In mixed form: 153/120
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