Add 2/10 and 40/12
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 3 4/12
2/10 + 40/12 is 53/15.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 200/60 = 12 + 200/60 = 212/60 - 212/60 simplified gives 53/15
- So, 2/10 + 40/12 = 53/15
In mixed form: 38/15
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