Add 40/24 and 40/50
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 40/50
40/24 + 40/50 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/600 + 480/600 = 1000 + 480/600 = 1480/600 - 1480/600 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 40/24 + 40/50 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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