Add 40/12 and 25/45
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 25/45
40/12 + 25/45 is 35/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
40/12 = 40 × 15/12 × 15 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
600/180 + 100/180 = 600 + 100/180 = 700/180 - 700/180 simplified gives 35/9
- So, 40/12 + 25/45 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9
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