Add 12/2 and 36/40
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 36/40
12/2 + 36/40 is 69/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
12/2 = 12 × 20/2 × 20 = 240/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
36/40 = 36 × 1/40 × 1 = 36/40 - Add the two like fractions:
240/40 + 36/40 = 240 + 36/40 = 276/40 - 276/40 simplified gives 69/10
- So, 12/2 + 36/40 = 69/10
In mixed form: 69/10
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