Add 35/24 and 15/40
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 15/40
35/24 + 15/40 is 11/6.
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,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/120 + 45/120 = 175 + 45/120 = 220/120 - 220/120 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 35/24 + 15/40 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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