Add 40/80 and 9/12
40/80 + 9/12 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
9/12 = 9 × 20/12 × 20 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 180/240 = 120 + 180/240 = 300/240 - 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 40/80 + 9/12 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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