Add 1/24 and 9/40
1/24 + 9/40 is 4/15.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 27/120 = 5 + 27/120 = 32/120 - 32/120 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/24 + 9/40 = 4/15
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