Add 21/24 and 1/40
21/24 + 1/40 is 9/10.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 3/120 = 105 + 3/120 = 108/120 - 108/120 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 21/24 + 1/40 = 9/10
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