Add 4/40 and 24/30
4/40 + 24/30 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
24/30 = 24 × 4/30 × 4 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 96/120 = 12 + 96/120 = 108/120 - 108/120 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 4/40 + 24/30 = 9/10
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