Add 8/40 and 45/30, Solve 8/40 + 1 15/30 as a fraction

Add 8/40 and 45/30

1^st number: 8/40, 2^nd number: 1 15/30

8/40 + 45/30 is 17/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
45/30 = 45 × 4/30 × 4 = 180/120
Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 180/120 = 24 + 180/120 = 204/120
204/120 simplified gives 17/10
So, 8/40 + 45/30 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10

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