Add 45/40 and 12/70
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 12/70
45/40 + 12/70 is 363/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 48/280 = 315 + 48/280 = 363/280 - So, 45/40 + 12/70 = 363/280
In mixed form: 183/280
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