Add 8/12 and 25/40
8/12 + 25/40 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/12 = 8 × 10/12 × 10 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 75/120 = 80 + 75/120 = 155/120 - 155/120 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 8/12 + 25/40 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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