Add 42/30 and 15/40
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 15/40
42/30 + 15/40 is 71/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
42/30 = 42 × 4/30 × 4 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 45/120 = 168 + 45/120 = 213/120 - 213/120 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 42/30 + 15/40 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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