Add 45/24 and 6/40
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 6/40
45/24 + 6/40 is 81/40.
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,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 18/120 = 225 + 18/120 = 243/120 - 243/120 simplified gives 81/40
- So, 45/24 + 6/40 = 81/40
In mixed form: 21/40
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