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Add 8/40 and 27/30

8/40 + 27/30 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 108/120 = 24 + 108/120 = 132/120
  5. 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 8/40 + 27/30 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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