Add 24/56 and 18/40
24/56 + 18/40 is 123/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 126/280 = 120 + 126/280 = 246/280 - 246/280 simplified gives 123/140
- So, 24/56 + 18/40 = 123/140
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