Add 24/40 and 7/15
24/40 + 7/15 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 56/120 = 72 + 56/120 = 128/120 - 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 24/40 + 7/15 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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