Add 16/12 and 10/40
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 10/40
16/12 + 10/40 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/12 = 16 × 10/12 × 10 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 30/120 = 160 + 30/120 = 190/120 - 190/120 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 16/12 + 10/40 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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