Add 7/6 and 12/40
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 12/40
76 + 1240 is 2215.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
76 = 7 × 206 × 20 = 140120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1240 = 12 × 340 × 3 = 36120 - Add the two like fractions:
140120 + 36120 = 140 + 36120 = 176120 - 176/120 simplified gives 2215
- So, 7/6 + 12/40 = 22/15
In mixed form: 1715
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