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Add 40/24 and 14/36

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 14/36

40/24 + 14/36 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 36 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/72 + 28/72 = 120 + 28/72 = 148/72
  5. 148/72 simplified gives 37/18
  6. So, 40/24 + 14/36 = 37/18
    In mixed form: 21/18

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