Add 12/6 and 10/40
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 10/40
12/6 + 10/40 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 30/120 = 240 + 30/120 = 270/120 - 270/120 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 12/6 + 10/40 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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