Add 54/40 and 9/24
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 9/24
54/40 + 9/24 is 69/40.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 45/120 = 162 + 45/120 = 207/120 - 207/120 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 54/40 + 9/24 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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