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Add 24/9 and 49/40

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 1 9/40

24/9 + 49/40 is 467/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    24/9 = 24 × 40/9 × 40 = 960/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/360 + 441/360 = 960 + 441/360 = 1401/360
  5. 1401/360 simplified gives 467/120
  6. So, 24/9 + 49/40 = 467/120
    In mixed form: 3107/120

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