Add 4/24 and 5/40
4/24 + 5/40 is 7/24.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 15/120 = 20 + 15/120 = 35/120 - 35/120 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 4/24 + 5/40 = 7/24
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