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Add 40/24 and 27/72

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 27/72

40/24 + 27/72 is 49/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
    27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/72 + 27/72 = 120 + 27/72 = 147/72
  5. 147/72 simplified gives 49/24
  6. So, 40/24 + 27/72 = 49/24
    In mixed form: 21/24

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