Add 6/40 and 16/12
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 4/12
6/40 + 16/12 is 89/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
16/12 = 16 × 10/12 × 10 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 160/120 = 18 + 160/120 = 178/120 - 178/120 simplified gives 89/60
- So, 6/40 + 16/12 = 89/60
In mixed form: 129/60
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