Add 2/24 and 30/40
2/24 + 30/40 is 5/6.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 90/120 = 10 + 90/120 = 100/120 - 100/120 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/24 + 30/40 = 5/6
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