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Add 40/30 and 42/18

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 2 6/18

40/30 + 42/18 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 210/90 = 120 + 210/90 = 330/90
  5. 330/90 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 40/30 + 42/18 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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