Add 12/36 and 9/40
12/36 + 9/40 is 67/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
12/36 = 12 × 10/36 × 10 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 81/360 = 120 + 81/360 = 201/360 - 201/360 simplified gives 67/120
- So, 12/36 + 9/40 = 67/120
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