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Add 40/8 and 16/30

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 16/30

40/8 + 16/30 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/120 + 64/120 = 600 + 64/120 = 664/120
  5. 664/120 simplified gives 83/15
  6. So, 40/8 + 16/30 = 83/15
    In mixed form: 58/15

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