Add 18/24 and 1/40
18/24 + 1/40 is 31/40.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 3/120 = 90 + 3/120 = 93/120 - 93/120 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 18/24 + 1/40 = 31/40
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