Add 6/12 and 30/40, Solve 6/12 + 30/40 as a fraction

Add 6/12 and 30/40

6/12 + 30/40 is 5/4.

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,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120
Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 90/120 = 60 + 90/120 = 150/120
150/120 simplified gives 5/4
So, 6/12 + 30/40 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4

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