Add 40/30 and 16/40
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 16/40
40/30 + 16/40 is 26/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 48/120 = 160 + 48/120 = 208/120 - 208/120 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 40/30 + 16/40 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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