Add 12/72 and 42/40
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 1 2/40
12/72 + 42/40 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 378/360 = 60 + 378/360 = 438/360 - 438/360 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 12/72 + 42/40 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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