Add 40/24 and 2/5, Solve 1 16/24 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 2/5

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 2/5

40/24 + 2/5 is 31/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 48/120 = 200 + 48/120 = 248/120
248/120 simplified gives 31/15
So, 40/24 + 2/5 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15

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