Add 24/36 and 27/40
24/36 + 27/40 is 161/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
24/36 = 24 × 10/36 × 10 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 243/360 = 240 + 243/360 = 483/360 - 483/360 simplified gives 161/120
- So, 24/36 + 27/40 = 161/120
In mixed form: 141/120
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