Add 18/12 and 14/40
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 14/40
18/12 + 14/40 is 37/20.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 10/12 × 10 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 42/120 = 180 + 42/120 = 222/120 - 222/120 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 18/12 + 14/40 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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