Add 7/12 and 40/60
7/12 + 40/60 is 5/4.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
35/60 + 40/60 = 35 + 40/60 = 75/60 - 75/60 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 7/12 + 40/60 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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