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Add 3/24 and 40/9

1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 4 4/9

3/24 + 40/9 is 329/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    40/9 = 40 × 8/9 × 8 = 320/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/72 + 320/72 = 9 + 320/72 = 329/72
  5. So, 3/24 + 40/9 = 329/72
    In mixed form: 441/72

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