Add 40/24 and 49/72
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 49/72
40/24 + 49/72 is 169/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 49/72 = 120 + 49/72 = 169/72 - So, 40/24 + 49/72 = 169/72
In mixed form: 225/72
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