Add 40/30 and 49/40, Solve 1 10/30 + 1 9/40 as a fraction

Add 40/30 and 49/40

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

40/30 + 49/40 is 307/120.

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,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 147/120 = 160 + 147/120 = 307/120
So, 40/30 + 49/40 = 307/120
In mixed form: 267/120

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