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Add 32/30 and 40/4

1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 10 0/4

32/30 + 40/4 is 166/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 4 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    32/30 = 32 × 2/30 × 2 = 64/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/60 + 600/60 = 64 + 600/60 = 664/60
  5. 664/60 simplified gives 166/15
  6. So, 32/30 + 40/4 = 166/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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