Add 40/5 and 4/12, Solve 8 0/5 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 40/5 and 4/12

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 4/12

40/5 + 4/12 is 25/3.

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,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60
Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 20/60 = 480 + 20/60 = 500/60
500/60 simplified gives 25/3
So, 40/5 + 4/12 = 25/3
In mixed form: 81/3

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