Add 18/24 and 8/40
18/24 + 8/40 is 19/20.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 24/120 = 90 + 24/120 = 114/120 - 114/120 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 18/24 + 8/40 = 19/20
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