Add 30/24 and 35/40
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 35/40
30/24 + 35/40 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 105/120 = 150 + 105/120 = 255/120 - 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 30/24 + 35/40 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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