Add 7/24 and 7/40
7/24 + 7/40 is 7/15.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
35/120 + 21/120 = 35 + 21/120 = 56/120 - 56/120 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 7/24 + 7/40 = 7/15
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