Add 14/12 and 42/40, Solve 1 2/12 + 1 2/40 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

14/12 + 42/40 is 133/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
14/12 = 14 × 10/12 × 10 = 140/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
Add the two like fractions:
140/120 + 126/120 = 140 + 126/120 = 266/120
266/120 simplified gives 133/60
So, 14/12 + 42/40 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60

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