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Add 9/8 and 40/30

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

9/8 + 40/30 is 59/24.

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,
    9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/120 + 160/120 = 135 + 160/120 = 295/120
  5. 295/120 simplified gives 59/24
  6. So, 9/8 + 40/30 = 59/24
    In mixed form: 211/24

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