Add 25/40 and 14/24
25/40 + 14/24 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 70/120 = 75 + 70/120 = 145/120 - 145/120 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 25/40 + 14/24 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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