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Add 60/30 and 15/40

1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 15/40

60/30 + 15/40 is 19/8.

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,
    60/30 = 60 × 4/30 × 4 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 45/120 = 240 + 45/120 = 285/120
  5. 285/120 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 60/30 + 15/40 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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