Add 24/40 and 6/8
24/40 + 6/8 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
24/40 = 24 × 1/40 × 1 = 24/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
24/40 + 30/40 = 24 + 30/40 = 54/40 - 54/40 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 24/40 + 6/8 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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