Add 40/24 and 27/28
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 27/28
40/24 + 27/28 is 221/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
27/28 = 27 × 6/28 × 6 = 162/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 162/168 = 280 + 162/168 = 442/168 - 442/168 simplified gives 221/84
- So, 40/24 + 27/28 = 221/84
In mixed form: 253/84
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