Add 40/12 and 25/30
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 25/30
40/12 + 25/30 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
200/60 + 50/60 = 200 + 50/60 = 250/60 - 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 40/12 + 25/30 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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