Add 12/24 and 21/40
12/24 + 21/40 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 63/120 = 60 + 63/120 = 123/120 - 123/120 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 12/24 + 21/40 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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