Add 24/3 and 75/40
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1 35/40
24/3 + 75/40 is 79/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
24/3 = 24 × 40/3 × 40 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 225/120 = 960 + 225/120 = 1185/120 - 1185/120 simplified gives 79/8
- So, 24/3 + 75/40 = 79/8
In mixed form: 97/8
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