Add 40/24 and 6/36
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 6/36
40/24 + 6/36 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 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 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 12/72 = 120 + 12/72 = 132/72 - 132/72 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 40/24 + 6/36 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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