Add 10/24 and 35/40
10/24 + 35/40 is 31/24.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 105/120 = 50 + 105/120 = 155/120 - 155/120 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 10/24 + 35/40 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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