Add 40/45 and 2/24
40/45 + 2/24 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
320/360 + 30/360 = 320 + 30/360 = 350/360 - 350/360 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 40/45 + 2/24 = 35/36
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