Add 40/24 and 9/36
1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 9/36
40/24 + 9/36 is 23/12.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 2/36 × 2 = 18/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 18/72 = 120 + 18/72 = 138/72 - 138/72 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 40/24 + 9/36 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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