Add 12/40 and 18/50
12/40 + 18/50 is 33/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
18/50 = 18 × 4/50 × 4 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
60/200 + 72/200 = 60 + 72/200 = 132/200 - 132/200 simplified gives 33/50
- So, 12/40 + 18/50 = 33/50
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