Add 2/40 and 15/12, Solve 2/40 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 2/40 and 15/12

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

2/40 + 15/12 is 13/10.

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,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
15/12 = 15 × 10/12 × 10 = 150/120
Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 150/120 = 6 + 150/120 = 156/120
156/120 simplified gives 13/10
So, 2/40 + 15/12 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10

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