Add 40/5 and 9/12
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 9/12
40/5 + 9/12 is 35/4.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
480/60 + 45/60 = 480 + 45/60 = 525/60 - 525/60 simplified gives 35/4
- So, 40/5 + 9/12 = 35/4
In mixed form: 83/4
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