Add 49/24 and 15/40
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 15/40
49/24 + 15/40 is 29/12.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
245/120 + 45/120 = 245 + 45/120 = 290/120 - 290/120 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 49/24 + 15/40 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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