Add 12/90 and 1/40
12/90 + 1/40 is 19/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 9/360 = 48 + 9/360 = 57/360 - 57/360 simplified gives 19/120
- So, 12/90 + 1/40 = 19/120
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