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Add 40/12 and 15/18

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 15/18

40/12 + 15/18 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    15/18 = 15 × 2/18 × 2 = 30/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/36 + 30/36 = 120 + 30/36 = 150/36
  5. 150/36 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 40/12 + 15/18 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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