Add 40/70 and 9/12
40/70 + 9/12 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
40/70 = 40 × 6/70 × 6 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
9/12 = 9 × 35/12 × 35 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 315/420 = 240 + 315/420 = 555/420 - 555/420 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 40/70 + 9/12 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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