Add 6/18 and 24/40
6/18 + 24/40 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
6/18 = 6 × 20/18 × 20 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 216/360 = 120 + 216/360 = 336/360 - 336/360 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 6/18 + 24/40 = 14/15
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