Add 32/40 and 40/24
1st number: 32/40, 2nd number: 1 16/24
32/40 + 40/24 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
32/40 = 32 × 3/40 × 3 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 200/120 = 96 + 200/120 = 296/120 - 296/120 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 32/40 + 40/24 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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