Add 40/8 and 18/30
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 18/30
40/8 + 18/30 is 28/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
18/30 = 18 × 4/30 × 4 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 72/120 = 600 + 72/120 = 672/120 - 672/120 simplified gives 28/5
- So, 40/8 + 18/30 = 28/5
In mixed form: 53/5
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