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Add 40/10 and 6/12

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 6/12

40/10 + 6/12 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    40/10 = 40 × 6/10 × 6 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 30/60 = 240 + 30/60 = 270/60
  5. 270/60 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 40/10 + 6/12 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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