Add 64/40 and 2/30
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 2/30
64/40 + 2/30 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
64/40 = 64 × 3/40 × 3 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 8/120 = 192 + 8/120 = 200/120 - 200/120 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 64/40 + 2/30 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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