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Add 40/30 and 14/45

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 14/45

40/30 + 14/45 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 28/90 = 120 + 28/90 = 148/90
  5. 148/90 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 40/30 + 14/45 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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