Add 7/8 and 30/40
7/8 + 30/40 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
30/40 = 30 × 1/40 × 1 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
35/40 + 30/40 = 35 + 30/40 = 65/40 - 65/40 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 7/8 + 30/40 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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