Add 24/6 and 9/40, Solve 4 0/6 + 9/40 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 9/40

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 9/40

24/6 + 9/40 is 169/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
24/6 = 24 × 20/6 × 20 = 480/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
Add the two like fractions:
480/120 + 27/120 = 480 + 27/120 = 507/120
507/120 simplified gives 169/40
So, 24/6 + 9/40 = 169/40
In mixed form: 49/40

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