Add 5/12 and 72/40, Solve 5/12 + 1 32/40 as a fraction

Add 5/12 and 72/40

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

5/12 + 72/40 is 133/60.

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,
72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120
Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 216/120 = 50 + 216/120 = 266/120
266/120 simplified gives 133/60
So, 5/12 + 72/40 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60

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