Add 49/30 and 3/40
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 3/40
49/30 + 3/40 is 41/24.
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,
49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Add the two like fractions:
196/120 + 9/120 = 196 + 9/120 = 205/120 - 205/120 simplified gives 41/24
- So, 49/30 + 3/40 = 41/24
In mixed form: 117/24
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