Add 40/15 and 50/24
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 2 2/24
40/15 + 50/24 is 19/4.
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,
50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 250/120 = 320 + 250/120 = 570/120 - 570/120 simplified gives 19/4
- So, 40/15 + 50/24 = 19/4
In mixed form: 43/4
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