Add 36/30 and 49/40
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1 9/40
36/30 + 49/40 is 97/40.
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,
36/30 = 36 × 4/30 × 4 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 147/120 = 144 + 147/120 = 291/120 - 291/120 simplified gives 97/40
- So, 36/30 + 49/40 = 97/40
In mixed form: 217/40
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