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Add 5/12 and 24/40

5/12 + 24/40 is 61/60.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/120 + 72/120 = 50 + 72/120 = 122/120
  5. 122/120 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 5/12 + 24/40 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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