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Add 15/24 and 9/40

15/24 + 9/40 is 17/20.

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,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/120 + 27/120 = 75 + 27/120 = 102/120
  5. 102/120 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 15/24 + 9/40 = 17/20

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