Add 40/5 and 14/12
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/12
40/5 + 14/12 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
40/5 = 40 × 12/5 × 12 = 480/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 70/60 = 480 + 70/60 = 550/60 - 550/60 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 40/5 + 14/12 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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