Add 32/30 and 5/40
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 5/40
32/30 + 5/40 is 143/120.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
128/120 + 15/120 = 128 + 15/120 = 143/120 - So, 32/30 + 5/40 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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