Add 2/40 and 9/12
2/40 + 9/12 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
9/12 = 9 × 10/12 × 10 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 90/120 = 6 + 90/120 = 96/120 - 96/120 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 2/40 + 9/12 = 4/5
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