Add 35/40 and 3/12
35/40 + 3/12 is 9/8.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
3/12 = 3 × 10/12 × 10 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 30/120 = 105 + 30/120 = 135/120 - 135/120 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 35/40 + 3/12 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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