Add 24/40 and 9/14
24/40 + 9/14 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
9/14 = 9 × 20/14 × 20 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 180/280 = 168 + 180/280 = 348/280 - 348/280 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 24/40 + 9/14 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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