Add 6/12 and 40/60
6/12 + 40/60 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 40/60 = 30 + 40/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 6/12 + 40/60 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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