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Add 1/24 and 7/40

1/24 + 7/40 is 13/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/120 + 21/120 = 5 + 21/120 = 26/120
  5. 26/120 simplified gives 13/60
  6. So, 1/24 + 7/40 = 13/60

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