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Add 12/40 and 28/24

1st number: 12/40, 2nd number: 1 4/24

12/40 + 28/24 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/120 + 140/120 = 36 + 140/120 = 176/120
  5. 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 12/40 + 28/24 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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