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Add 5/12 and 6/40

5/12 + 6/40 is 17/30.

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,
    6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/120 + 18/120 = 50 + 18/120 = 68/120
  5. 68/120 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 5/12 + 6/40 = 17/30

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