Add 4/12 and 28/40
4/12 + 28/40 is 31/30.
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,
4/12 = 4 × 10/12 × 10 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 84/120 = 40 + 84/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 4/12 + 28/40 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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