Add 40/14 and 3/30
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 3/30
40/14 + 3/30 is 207/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
40/14 = 40 × 15/14 × 15 = 600/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
600/210 + 21/210 = 600 + 21/210 = 621/210 - 621/210 simplified gives 207/70
- So, 40/14 + 3/30 = 207/70
In mixed form: 267/70
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