Add 36/24 and 9/40
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 9/40
36/24 + 9/40 is 69/40.
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,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 27/120 = 180 + 27/120 = 207/120 - 207/120 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 36/24 + 9/40 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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