Add 40/30 and 54/80
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 54/80
40/30 + 54/80 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
54/80 = 54 × 3/80 × 3 = 162/240 - Add the two like fractions:
320/240 + 162/240 = 320 + 162/240 = 482/240 - 482/240 simplified gives 241/120
- So, 40/30 + 54/80 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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