Add 42/24 and 3/40
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 3/40
42/24 + 3/40 is 73/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 9/120 = 210 + 9/120 = 219/120 - 219/120 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 42/24 + 3/40 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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