Add 7/24 and 15/40
7/24 + 15/40 is 2/3.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
35/120 + 45/120 = 35 + 45/120 = 80/120 - 80/120 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 7/24 + 15/40 = 2/3
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