Add 40/24 and 4/45
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 4/45
40/24 + 4/45 is 79/45.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 32/360 = 600 + 32/360 = 632/360 - 632/360 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 40/24 + 4/45 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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