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Add 6/40 and 30/24

1st number: 6/40, 2nd number: 1 6/24

6/40 + 30/24 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/120 + 150/120 = 18 + 150/120 = 168/120
  5. 168/120 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 6/40 + 30/24 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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