Add 63/24 and 24/40
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 24/40
63/24 + 24/40 is 129/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
63/24 = 63 × 5/24 × 5 = 315/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
315/120 + 72/120 = 315 + 72/120 = 387/120 - 387/120 simplified gives 129/40
- So, 63/24 + 24/40 = 129/40
In mixed form: 39/40
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