Add 7/24 and 40/45
7/24 + 40/45 is 85/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
105/360 + 320/360 = 105 + 320/360 = 425/360 - 425/360 simplified gives 85/72
- So, 7/24 + 40/45 = 85/72
In mixed form: 113/72
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