Add 12/40 and 56/60
12/40 + 56/60 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
36/120 + 112/120 = 36 + 112/120 = 148/120 - 148/120 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 12/40 + 56/60 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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