Add 70/12 and 9/40, Solve 5 10/12 + 9/40 as a fraction

Add 70/12 and 9/40

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 9/40

70/12 + 9/40 is 727/120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
70/12 = 70 × 10/12 × 10 = 700/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
Add the two like fractions:
700/120 + 27/120 = 700 + 27/120 = 727/120
So, 70/12 + 9/40 = 727/120
In mixed form: 67/120

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