Add 63/24 and 7/40
1st number: 2 15/24, 2nd number: 7/40
63/24 + 7/40 is 14/5.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
315/120 + 21/120 = 315 + 21/120 = 336/120 - 336/120 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 63/24 + 7/40 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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