Add 36/40 and 7/12, Solve 36/40 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 36/40 and 7/12

36/40 + 7/12 is 89/60.

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,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
7/12 = 7 × 10/12 × 10 = 70/120
Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 70/120 = 108 + 70/120 = 178/120
178/120 simplified gives 89/60
So, 36/40 + 7/12 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60

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