Add 24/40 and 15/24
24/40 + 15/24 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 75/120 = 72 + 75/120 = 147/120 - 147/120 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 24/40 + 15/24 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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