Add 8/12 and 5/40
8/12 + 5/40 is 19/24.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 15/120 = 80 + 15/120 = 95/120 - 95/120 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 8/12 + 5/40 = 19/24
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