Add 24/40 and 54/75
24/40 + 54/75 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
24/40 = 24 × 15/40 × 15 = 360/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
54/75 = 54 × 8/75 × 8 = 432/600 - Add the two like fractions:
360/600 + 432/600 = 360 + 432/600 = 792/600 - 792/600 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 24/40 + 54/75 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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