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Add 45/40 and 15/24

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 15/24

45/40 + 15/24 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/120 + 75/120 = 135 + 75/120 = 210/120
  5. 210/120 simplified gives 7/4
  6. So, 45/40 + 15/24 = 7/4
    In mixed form: 13/4

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