Add 24/40 and 18/7, Solve 24/40 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 24/40 and 18/7

1^st number: 24/40, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

24/40 + 18/7 is 111/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
18/7 = 18 × 40/7 × 40 = 720/280
Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 720/280 = 168 + 720/280 = 888/280
888/280 simplified gives 111/35
So, 24/40 + 18/7 = 111/35
In mixed form: 36/35

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