Add 40/30 and 50/40
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 1 10/40
40/30 + 50/40 is 31/12.
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,
50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 150/120 = 160 + 150/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 40/30 + 50/40 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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