Add 40/12 and 90/8, Solve 3 4/12 + 11 2/8 as a fraction

Add 40/12 and 90/8

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

40/12 + 90/8 is 175/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
40/12 = 40 × 2/12 × 2 = 80/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24
Add the two like fractions:
80/24 + 270/24 = 80 + 270/24 = 350/24
350/24 simplified gives 175/12
So, 40/12 + 90/8 = 175/12
In mixed form: 147/12

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