Add 24/72 and 25/40
24/72 + 25/40 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 225/360 = 120 + 225/360 = 345/360 - 345/360 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 24/72 + 25/40 = 23/24
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