Add 24/40 and 72/96
24/40 + 72/96 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
24/40 = 24 × 12/40 × 12 = 288/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480 - Add the two like fractions:
288/480 + 360/480 = 288 + 360/480 = 648/480 - 648/480 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 24/40 + 72/96 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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