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Add 24/40 and 32/60

24/40 + 32/60 is 17/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
    32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/120 + 64/120 = 72 + 64/120 = 136/120
  5. 136/120 simplified gives 17/15
  6. So, 24/40 + 32/60 = 17/15
    In mixed form: 12/15

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