Add 2/12 and 28/40
2/12 + 28/40 is 13/15.
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,
2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 84/120 = 20 + 84/120 = 104/120 - 104/120 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 2/12 + 28/40 = 13/15
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