Add 2/12 and 32/40
2/12 + 32/40 is 29/30.
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,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 96/120 = 20 + 96/120 = 116/120 - 116/120 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 2/12 + 32/40 = 29/30
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