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Add 5/30 and 35/40

5/30 + 35/40 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    5/30 = 5 × 4/30 × 4 = 20/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/120 + 105/120 = 20 + 105/120 = 125/120
  5. 125/120 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 5/30 + 35/40 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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