Add 24/9 and 21/40
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 21/40
24/9 + 21/40 is 383/120.
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,
21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360 - Add the two like fractions:
960/360 + 189/360 = 960 + 189/360 = 1149/360 - 1149/360 simplified gives 383/120
- So, 24/9 + 21/40 = 383/120
In mixed form: 323/120
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