Add 6/40 and 25/24
1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 1/24
6/40 + 25/24 is 143/120.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120 - Add the two like fractions:
18/120 + 125/120 = 18 + 125/120 = 143/120 - So, 6/40 + 25/24 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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