Add 30/24 and 6/40, Solve 1 6/24 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 30/24 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 6/40

30/24 + 6/40 is 7/5.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 18/120 = 150 + 18/120 = 168/120
168/120 simplified gives 7/5
So, 30/24 + 6/40 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5

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