Add 9/40 and 9/12
9/40 + 9/12 is 39/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
9/12 = 9 × 10/12 × 10 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
27/120 + 90/120 = 27 + 90/120 = 117/120 - 117/120 simplified gives 39/40
- So, 9/40 + 9/12 = 39/40
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