Add 12/40 and 14/18
12/40 + 14/18 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
14/18 = 14 × 20/18 × 20 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 280/360 = 108 + 280/360 = 388/360 - 388/360 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 12/40 + 14/18 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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