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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 128/360 = 600 + 128/360 = 728/360 - 728/360 simplified gives 91/45
- So, 40/24 + 16/45 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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