Add 4/40 and 6/12
4/40 + 6/12 is 3/5.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
6/12 = 6 × 10/12 × 10 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 60/120 = 12 + 60/120 = 72/120 - 72/120 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 4/40 + 6/12 = 3/5
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