Add 6/30 and 32/40
6/30 + 32/40 is 1/1.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 96/120 = 24 + 96/120 = 120/120 - 120/120 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/30 + 32/40 = 1/1
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