Add 40/12 and 7/80
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 7/80
40/12 + 7/80 is 821/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
40/12 = 40 × 20/12 × 20 = 800/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240 - Add the two like fractions:
800/240 + 21/240 = 800 + 21/240 = 821/240 - So, 40/12 + 7/80 = 821/240
In mixed form: 3101/240
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