Add 49/30 and 6/40, Solve 1 19/30 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 49/30 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 6/40

49/30 + 6/40 is 107/60.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Add the two like fractions:
196/120 + 18/120 = 196 + 18/120 = 214/120
214/120 simplified gives 107/60
So, 49/30 + 6/40 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60

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