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Add 24/40 and 28/30

24/40 + 28/30 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/120 + 112/120 = 72 + 112/120 = 184/120
  5. 184/120 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 24/40 + 28/30 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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