Add 12/40 and 1/18
12/40 + 1/18 is 16/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
1/18 = 1 × 20/18 × 20 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 20/360 = 108 + 20/360 = 128/360 - 128/360 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 12/40 + 1/18 = 16/45
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