Add 2/40 and 49/24
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 1/24
2/40 + 49/24 is 251/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 245/120 = 6 + 245/120 = 251/120 - So, 2/40 + 49/24 = 251/120
In mixed form: 211/120
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