Add 40/24 and 45/56
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 45/56
40/24 + 45/56 is 415/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 56 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 56 × 3 = 168,
45/56 = 45 × 3/56 × 3 = 135/168 - Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 135/168 = 280 + 135/168 = 415/168 - So, 40/24 + 45/56 = 415/168
In mixed form: 279/168
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