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Add 7/30 and 56/40

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 16/40

7/30 + 56/40 is 49/30.

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,
    7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/120 + 168/120 = 28 + 168/120 = 196/120
  5. 196/120 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 7/30 + 56/40 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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