Add 24/40 and 36/42
24/40 + 36/42 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
24/40 = 24 × 21/40 × 21 = 504/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
36/42 = 36 × 20/42 × 20 = 720/840 - Add the two like fractions:
504/840 + 720/840 = 504 + 720/840 = 1224/840 - 1224/840 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 24/40 + 36/42 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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