Add 35/30 and 7/40
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 7/40
35/30 + 7/40 is 161/120.
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,
35/30 = 35 × 4/30 × 4 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
140/120 + 21/120 = 140 + 21/120 = 161/120 - So, 35/30 + 7/40 = 161/120
In mixed form: 141/120
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