Add 2/7 and 12/40
2/7 + 12/40 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
2/7 = 2 × 40/7 × 40 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
80/280 + 84/280 = 80 + 84/280 = 164/280 - 164/280 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 2/7 + 12/40 = 41/70
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