Add 24/40 and 21/36
24/40 + 21/36 is 71/60.
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,
21/36 = 21 × 10/36 × 10 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 210/360 = 216 + 210/360 = 426/360 - 426/360 simplified gives 71/60
- So, 24/40 + 21/36 = 71/60
In mixed form: 111/60
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