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Add 12/48 and 42/40

1st number: 12/48, 2nd number: 1 2/40

12/48 + 42/40 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 40 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
    42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/240 + 252/240 = 60 + 252/240 = 312/240
  5. 312/240 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 12/48 + 42/40 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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