Add 24/40 and 30/48
24/40 + 30/48 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
24/40 = 24 × 6/40 × 6 = 144/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240 - Add the two like fractions:
144/240 + 150/240 = 144 + 150/240 = 294/240 - 294/240 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 24/40 + 30/48 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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