Add 1/40 and 12/18
1/40 + 12/18 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
12/18 = 12 × 20/18 × 20 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
9/360 + 240/360 = 9 + 240/360 = 249/360 - 249/360 simplified gives 83/120
- So, 1/40 + 12/18 = 83/120
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