Add 7/30 and 2/40
7/30 + 2/40 is 17/60.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
28/120 + 6/120 = 28 + 6/120 = 34/120 - 34/120 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 7/30 + 2/40 = 17/60
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