Add 14/24 and 15/40
14/24 + 15/40 is 23/24.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 45/120 = 70 + 45/120 = 115/120 - 115/120 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 14/24 + 15/40 = 23/24
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