Add 24/40 and 35/36
24/40 + 35/36 is 283/180.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 10/36 × 10 = 350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 350/360 = 216 + 350/360 = 566/360 - 566/360 simplified gives 283/180
- So, 24/40 + 35/36 = 283/180
In mixed form: 1103/180
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