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Add 40/45 and 30/24

1st number: 40/45, 2nd number: 1 6/24

40/45 + 30/24 is 77/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/360 + 450/360 = 320 + 450/360 = 770/360
  5. 770/360 simplified gives 77/36
  6. So, 40/45 + 30/24 = 77/36
    In mixed form: 25/36

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