Add 25/12 and 24/40, Solve 2 1/12 + 24/40 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 24/40

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 24/40

25/12 + 24/40 is 161/60.

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,
25/12 = 25 × 10/12 × 10 = 250/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
Add the two like fractions:
250/120 + 72/120 = 250 + 72/120 = 322/120
322/120 simplified gives 161/60
So, 25/12 + 24/40 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60

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