Add 60/40 and 7/12, Solve 1 20/40 + 7/12 as a fraction

Add 60/40 and 7/12

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 7/12

60/40 + 7/12 is 25/12.

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,
60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
7/12 = 7 × 10/12 × 10 = 70/120
Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 70/120 = 180 + 70/120 = 250/120
250/120 simplified gives 25/12
So, 60/40 + 7/12 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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