Add 40/5 and 10/30, Solve 8 0/5 + 10/30 as a fraction

Add 40/5 and 10/30

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 10/30

40/5 + 10/30 is 25/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
40/5 = 40 × 6/5 × 6 = 240/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
10/30 = 10 × 1/30 × 1 = 10/30
Add the two like fractions:
240/30 + 10/30 = 240 + 10/30 = 250/30
250/30 simplified gives 25/3
So, 40/5 + 10/30 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3

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