Add 40/8 and 40/30
1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 1 10/30
40/8 + 40/30 is 19/3.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 160/120 = 600 + 160/120 = 760/120 - 760/120 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 40/8 + 40/30 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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