Add 3/24 and 40/18
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 2 4/18
3/24 + 40/18 is 169/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72 - Add the two like fractions:
9/72 + 160/72 = 9 + 160/72 = 169/72 - So, 3/24 + 40/18 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72
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