Add 24/40 and 12/36
24/40 + 12/36 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
12/36 = 12 × 10/36 × 10 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 120/360 = 216 + 120/360 = 336/360 - 336/360 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 24/40 + 12/36 = 14/15
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