Add 8/12 and 6/40
8/12 + 6/40 is 49/60.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 18/120 = 80 + 18/120 = 98/120 - 98/120 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 8/12 + 6/40 = 49/60
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