Add 40/30 and 14/8
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 1 6/8
40/30 + 14/8 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 210/120 = 160 + 210/120 = 370/120 - 370/120 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 40/30 + 14/8 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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