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Add 16/12 and 28/40

1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 28/40

16/12 + 28/40 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    16/12 = 16 × 10/12 × 10 = 160/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/120 + 84/120 = 160 + 84/120 = 244/120
  5. 244/120 simplified gives 61/30
  6. So, 16/12 + 28/40 = 61/30
    In mixed form: 21/30

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