Add 12/18 and 6/40
12/18 + 6/40 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
12/18 = 12 × 20/18 × 20 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 54/360 = 240 + 54/360 = 294/360 - 294/360 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 12/18 + 6/40 = 49/60
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