Add 24/9 and 1/40
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1/40
24/9 + 1/40 is 323/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
24/9 = 24 × 40/9 × 40 = 960/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
960/360 + 9/360 = 960 + 9/360 = 969/360 - 969/360 simplified gives 323/120
- So, 24/9 + 1/40 = 323/120
In mixed form: 283/120
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