Add 12/40 and 18/20
12/40 + 18/20 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
12/40 = 12 × 1/40 × 1 = 12/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
18/20 = 18 × 2/20 × 2 = 36/40 - Add the two like fractions:
12/40 + 36/40 = 12 + 36/40 = 48/40 - 48/40 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 12/40 + 18/20 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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