Add 2/12 and 20/40
2/12 + 20/40 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 60/120 = 20 + 60/120 = 80/120 - 80/120 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/12 + 20/40 = 2/3
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