Add 24/40 and 8/9
24/40 + 8/9 is 67/45.
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,
8/9 = 8 × 40/9 × 40 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 320/360 = 216 + 320/360 = 536/360 - 536/360 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 24/40 + 8/9 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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