Add 5/12 and 30/40
5/12 + 30/40 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 90/120 = 50 + 90/120 = 140/120 - 140/120 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 5/12 + 30/40 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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