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Add 40/24 and 16/45

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 16/45

40/24 + 16/45 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
    16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/360 + 128/360 = 600 + 128/360 = 728/360
  5. 728/360 simplified gives 91/45
  6. So, 40/24 + 16/45 = 91/45
    In mixed form: 21/45

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