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Add 8/2 and 30/40

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 30/40

8/2 + 30/40 is 19/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    8/2 = 8 × 20/2 × 20 = 160/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    30/40 = 30 × 1/40 × 1 = 30/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/40 + 30/40 = 160 + 30/40 = 190/40
  5. 190/40 simplified gives 19/4
  6. So, 8/2 + 30/40 = 19/4
    In mixed form: 43/4

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