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Add 56/40 and 2/12

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2/12

56/40 + 2/12 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/120 + 20/120 = 168 + 20/120 = 188/120
  5. 188/120 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 56/40 + 2/12 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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