Add 8/40 and 5/12
8/40 + 5/12 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
5/12 = 5 × 10/12 × 10 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 50/120 = 24 + 50/120 = 74/120 - 74/120 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 8/40 + 5/12 = 37/60
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