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Add 24/10 and 40/72

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 40/72

24/10 + 40/72 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    24/10 = 24 × 36/10 × 36 = 864/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/360 + 200/360 = 864 + 200/360 = 1064/360
  5. 1064/360 simplified gives 133/45
  6. So, 24/10 + 40/72 = 133/45
    In mixed form: 243/45

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