Add 32/12 and 49/40
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 9/40
32/12 + 49/40 is 467/120.
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,
32/12 = 32 × 10/12 × 10 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 147/120 = 320 + 147/120 = 467/120 - So, 32/12 + 49/40 = 467/120
In mixed form: 3107/120
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