Add 45/24 and 3/40
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 3/40
45/24 + 3/40 is 39/20.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 9/120 = 225 + 9/120 = 234/120 - 234/120 simplified gives 39/20
- So, 45/24 + 3/40 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20
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