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Add 3/24 and 40/60

3/24 + 40/60 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/120 + 80/120 = 15 + 80/120 = 95/120
  5. 95/120 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 3/24 + 40/60 = 19/24

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