Add 1/40 and 14/12
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 1 2/12
1/40 + 14/12 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
14/12 = 14 × 10/12 × 10 = 140/120 - Add the two like fractions:
3/120 + 140/120 = 3 + 140/120 = 143/120 - So, 1/40 + 14/12 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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