Add 45/40 and 5/24
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 5/24
45/40 + 5/24 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 25/120 = 135 + 25/120 = 160/120 - 160/120 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 45/40 + 5/24 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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