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Add 40/15 and 42/30

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 12/30

40/15 + 42/30 is 61/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    42/30 = 42 × 1/30 × 1 = 42/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/30 + 42/30 = 80 + 42/30 = 122/30
  5. 122/30 simplified gives 61/15
  6. So, 40/15 + 42/30 = 61/15
    In mixed form: 41/15

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