Add 12/40 and 5/36
12/40 + 5/36 is 79/180.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 10/36 × 10 = 50/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 50/360 = 108 + 50/360 = 158/360 - 158/360 simplified gives 79/180
- So, 12/40 + 5/36 = 79/180
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