Add 12/40 and 40/35
1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 5/35
12/40 + 40/35 is 101/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
40/35 = 40 × 8/35 × 8 = 320/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 320/280 = 84 + 320/280 = 404/280 - 404/280 simplified gives 101/70
- So, 12/40 + 40/35 = 101/70
In mixed form: 131/70
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