Add 12/40 and 14/30
12/40 + 14/30 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
36/120 + 56/120 = 36 + 56/120 = 92/120 - 92/120 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 12/40 + 14/30 = 23/30
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