Add 36/40 and 7/24
36/40 + 7/24 is 143/120.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 35/120 = 108 + 35/120 = 143/120 - So, 36/40 + 7/24 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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