Add 7/40 and 2/12
7/40 + 2/12 is 41/120.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
21/120 + 20/120 = 21 + 20/120 = 41/120 - So, 7/40 + 2/12 = 41/120
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