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Add 3/12 and 40/5

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 8 0/5

3/12 + 40/5 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    40/5 = 40 × 12/5 × 12 = 480/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/60 + 480/60 = 15 + 480/60 = 495/60
  5. 495/60 simplified gives 33/4
  6. So, 3/12 + 40/5 = 33/4
    In mixed form: 81/4

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