Add 14/10 and 40/12
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 3 4/12
14/10 + 40/12 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
14/10 = 14 × 6/10 × 6 = 84/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Add the two like fractions:
84/60 + 200/60 = 84 + 200/60 = 284/60 - 284/60 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 14/10 + 40/12 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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