Add 32/12 and 54/40
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 1 14/40
32/12 + 54/40 is 241/60.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 162/120 = 320 + 162/120 = 482/120 - 482/120 simplified gives 241/60
- So, 32/12 + 54/40 = 241/60
In mixed form: 41/60
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