Add 40/18 and 16/12
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 1 4/12
40/18 + 16/12 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
40/18 = 40 × 2/18 × 2 = 80/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36 - Add the two like fractions:
80/36 + 48/36 = 80 + 48/36 = 128/36 - 128/36 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 40/18 + 16/12 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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