Add 40/24 and 72/90
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 72/90
40/24 + 72/90 is 37/15.
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,
72/90 = 72 × 4/90 × 4 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 288/360 = 600 + 288/360 = 888/360 - 888/360 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 40/24 + 72/90 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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