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Add 49/12 and 2/40

1st number: 4 1/12, 2nd number: 2/40

49/12 + 2/40 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    49/12 = 49 × 10/12 × 10 = 490/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/120 + 6/120 = 490 + 6/120 = 496/120
  5. 496/120 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 49/12 + 2/40 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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