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Add 40/30 and 24/75

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 24/75

40/30 + 24/75 is 124/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    40/30 = 40 × 5/30 × 5 = 200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    24/75 = 24 × 2/75 × 2 = 48/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/150 + 48/150 = 200 + 48/150 = 248/150
  5. 248/150 simplified gives 124/75
  6. So, 40/30 + 24/75 = 124/75
    In mixed form: 149/75

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