Add 24/9 and 40/4
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 10 0/4
24/9 + 40/4 is 38/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
40/4 = 40 × 9/4 × 9 = 360/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 360/36 = 96 + 360/36 = 456/36 - 456/36 simplified gives 38/3
- So, 24/9 + 40/4 = 38/3
In mixed form: 122/3
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