Add 24/40 and 5/9
24/40 + 5/9 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 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 9 × 40 = 360,
5/9 = 5 × 40/9 × 40 = 200/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 200/360 = 216 + 200/360 = 416/360 - 416/360 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 24/40 + 5/9 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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