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Add 70/12 and 12/40

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 12/40

70/12 + 12/40 is 92/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
    70/12 = 70 × 10/12 × 10 = 700/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/120 + 36/120 = 700 + 36/120 = 736/120
  5. 736/120 simplified gives 92/15
  6. So, 70/12 + 12/40 = 92/15
    In mixed form: 62/15

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