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Add 40/24 and 10/90

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 10/90

40/24 + 10/90 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/360 + 40/360 = 600 + 40/360 = 640/360
  5. 640/360 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 40/24 + 10/90 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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