Add 40/30 and 12/36
1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 12/36
40/30 + 12/36 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
40/30 = 40 × 6/30 × 6 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 60/180 = 240 + 60/180 = 300/180 - 300/180 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 40/30 + 12/36 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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