Add 40/5 and 10/24
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 10/24
40/5 + 10/24 is 101/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
40/5 = 40 × 24/5 × 24 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 50/120 = 960 + 50/120 = 1010/120 - 1010/120 simplified gives 101/12
- So, 40/5 + 10/24 = 101/12
In mixed form: 85/12
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