Add 2/12 and 8/40
2/12 + 8/40 is 11/30.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 24/120 = 20 + 24/120 = 44/120 - 44/120 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 2/12 + 8/40 = 11/30
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