Add 60/9 and 24/40
1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 24/40
60/9 + 24/40 is 109/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
60/9 = 60 × 40/9 × 40 = 2400/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/360 + 216/360 = 2400 + 216/360 = 2616/360 - 2616/360 simplified gives 109/15
- So, 60/9 + 24/40 = 109/15
In mixed form: 74/15
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