Add 24/18 and 2/40
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 2/40
24/18 + 2/40 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
24/18 = 24 × 20/18 × 20 = 480/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Add the two like fractions:
480/360 + 18/360 = 480 + 18/360 = 498/360 - 498/360 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 24/18 + 2/40 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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