Add 40/24 and 8/35
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 8/35
40/24 + 8/35 is 199/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/840 + 192/840 = 1400 + 192/840 = 1592/840 - 1592/840 simplified gives 199/105
- So, 40/24 + 8/35 = 199/105
In mixed form: 194/105
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