Add 40/30 and 14/36
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 14/36
40/30 + 14/36 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 70/180 = 240 + 70/180 = 310/180 - 310/180 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 40/30 + 14/36 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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