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Add 10/12 and 24/40

10/12 + 24/40 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    10/12 = 10 × 10/12 × 10 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 72/120 = 100 + 72/120 = 172/120
  5. 172/120 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 10/12 + 24/40 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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