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Add 2/40 and 12/45

2/40 + 12/45 is 19/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/360 + 96/360 = 18 + 96/360 = 114/360
  5. 114/360 simplified gives 19/60
  6. So, 2/40 + 12/45 = 19/60

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