Add 12/60 and 27/40
12/60 + 27/40 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 81/120 = 24 + 81/120 = 105/120 - 105/120 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 12/60 + 27/40 = 7/8
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