Add 12/40 and 2/10
12/40 + 2/10 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 10 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 10 × 4 = 40,
2/10 = 2 × 4/10 × 4 = 8/40 - Add the two like fractions:
12/40 + 8/40 = 12 + 8/40 = 20/40 - 20/40 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 12/40 + 2/10 = 1/2
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