Add 40/5 and 75/60
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 15/60
40/5 + 75/60 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 75/60 = 480 + 75/60 = 555/60 - 555/60 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 40/5 + 75/60 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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