Add 36/3 and 5/40, Solve 12 0/3 + 5/40 as a fraction

Add 36/3 and 5/40

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 5/40

36/3 + 5/40 is 97/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
36/3 = 36 × 40/3 × 40 = 1440/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Add the two like fractions:
1440/120 + 15/120 = 1440 + 15/120 = 1455/120
1455/120 simplified gives 97/8
So, 36/3 + 5/40 = 97/8
In mixed form: 121/8

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