Add 24/45 and 32/40
24/45 + 32/40 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 288/360 = 192 + 288/360 = 480/360 - 480/360 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 24/45 + 32/40 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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