Add 12/40 and 49/45
1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 4/45
12/40 + 49/45 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 392/360 = 108 + 392/360 = 500/360 - 500/360 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 12/40 + 49/45 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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