Add 24/9 and 12/40
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 12/40
24/9 + 12/40 is 89/30.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 9/40 × 9 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
960/360 + 108/360 = 960 + 108/360 = 1068/360 - 1068/360 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 24/9 + 12/40 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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