Add 72/24 and 84/40
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 2 4/40
72/24 + 84/40 is 51/10.
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,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 252/120 = 360 + 252/120 = 612/120 - 612/120 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 72/24 + 84/40 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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