Add 24/40 and 5/18
24/40 + 5/18 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 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 18 × 20 = 360,
5/18 = 5 × 20/18 × 20 = 100/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 100/360 = 216 + 100/360 = 316/360 - 316/360 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 24/40 + 5/18 = 79/90
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