Add 24/9 and 28/40
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 28/40
24/9 + 28/40 is 101/30.
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,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
960/360 + 252/360 = 960 + 252/360 = 1212/360 - 1212/360 simplified gives 101/30
- So, 24/9 + 28/40 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30
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