Add 7/40 and 12/75
7/40 + 12/75 is 67/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
7/40 = 7 × 15/40 × 15 = 105/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600 - Add the two like fractions:
105/600 + 96/600 = 105 + 96/600 = 201/600 - 201/600 simplified gives 67/200
- So, 7/40 + 12/75 = 67/200
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