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Add 49/40 and 12/30

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 12/30

49/40 + 12/30 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    12/30 = 12 × 4/30 × 4 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/120 + 48/120 = 147 + 48/120 = 195/120
  5. 195/120 simplified gives 13/8
  6. So, 49/40 + 12/30 = 13/8
    In mixed form: 15/8

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