Add 12/9 and 30/40
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 30/40
12/9 + 30/40 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
12/9 = 12 × 40/9 × 40 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 270/360 = 480 + 270/360 = 750/360 - 750/360 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 12/9 + 30/40 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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