Add 7/30 and 40/50
7/30 + 40/50 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
35/150 + 120/150 = 35 + 120/150 = 155/150 - 155/150 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 7/30 + 40/50 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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