Add 32/24 and 54/40
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 1 14/40
32/24 + 54/40 is 161/60.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 162/120 = 160 + 162/120 = 322/120 - 322/120 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 32/24 + 54/40 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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