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Add 40/24 and 9/30

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 9/30

40/24 + 9/30 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/120 + 36/120 = 200 + 36/120 = 236/120
  5. 236/120 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 40/24 + 9/30 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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