Add 7/30 and 14/40
7/30 + 14/40 is 7/12.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
28/120 + 42/120 = 28 + 42/120 = 70/120 - 70/120 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 7/30 + 14/40 = 7/12
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