Add 12/28 and 36/40
12/28 + 36/40 is 93/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
12/28 = 12 × 10/28 × 10 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 252/280 = 120 + 252/280 = 372/280 - 372/280 simplified gives 93/70
- So, 12/28 + 36/40 = 93/70
In mixed form: 123/70
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