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Add 75/8 and 40/30

1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 1 10/30

75/8 + 40/30 is 257/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    75/8 = 75 × 15/8 × 15 = 1125/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/120 + 160/120 = 1125 + 160/120 = 1285/120
  5. 1285/120 simplified gives 257/24
  6. So, 75/8 + 40/30 = 257/24
    In mixed form: 1017/24

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