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Add 40/80 and 20/12

1st number: 40/80, 2nd number: 1 8/12

40/80 + 20/12 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 12 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    20/12 = 20 × 20/12 × 20 = 400/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 400/240 = 120 + 400/240 = 520/240
  5. 520/240 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 40/80 + 20/12 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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