Add 12/72 and 50/40
1st number: 12/72, 2nd number: 1 10/40
12/72 + 50/40 is 17/12.
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,
50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 450/360 = 60 + 450/360 = 510/360 - 510/360 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 12/72 + 50/40 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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