Add 6/30 and 7/40
6/30 + 7/40 is 3/8.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 21/120 = 24 + 21/120 = 45/120 - 45/120 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 6/30 + 7/40 = 3/8
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