Add 2/24 and 49/40
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 9/40
2/24 + 49/40 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 147/120 = 10 + 147/120 = 157/120 - So, 2/24 + 49/40 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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