Add 6/12 and 10/40
6/12 + 10/40 is 3/4.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 10/12 × 10 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 30/120 = 60 + 30/120 = 90/120 - 90/120 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 6/12 + 10/40 = 3/4
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