Add 45/40 and 5/12, Solve 1 5/40 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 45/40 and 5/12

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 5/12

45/40 + 5/12 is 37/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 50/120 = 135 + 50/120 = 185/120
185/120 simplified gives 37/24
So, 45/40 + 5/12 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24

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