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Add 24/40 and 45/6

1st number: 24/40, 2nd number: 7 3/6

24/40 + 45/6 is 81/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 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 6 × 20 = 120,
    45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/120 + 900/120 = 72 + 900/120 = 972/120
  5. 972/120 simplified gives 81/10
  6. So, 24/40 + 45/6 = 81/10
    In mixed form: 81/10

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