Add 40/24 and 63/90
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 63/90
40/24 + 63/90 is 71/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 252/360 = 600 + 252/360 = 852/360 - 852/360 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 40/24 + 63/90 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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