Add 40/15 and 4/24
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 4/24
40/15 + 4/24 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 20/120 = 320 + 20/120 = 340/120 - 340/120 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 40/15 + 4/24 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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