Add 12/40 and 20/36
12/40 + 20/36 is 77/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 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 36 × 10 = 360,
20/36 = 20 × 10/36 × 10 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 200/360 = 108 + 200/360 = 308/360 - 308/360 simplified gives 77/90
- So, 12/40 + 20/36 = 77/90
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