Add 12/40 and 7/9
12/40 + 7/9 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 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 9 × 40 = 360,
7/9 = 7 × 40/9 × 40 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
108/360 + 280/360 = 108 + 280/360 = 388/360 - 388/360 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 12/40 + 7/9 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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