Add 64/40 and 2/12
1st number: 1 24/40, 2nd number: 2/12
64/40 + 2/12 is 53/30.
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,
64/40 = 64 × 3/40 × 3 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 20/120 = 192 + 20/120 = 212/120 - 212/120 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 64/40 + 2/12 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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