Add 75/40 and 12/24
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 12/24
75/40 + 12/24 is 19/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
225/120 + 60/120 = 225 + 60/120 = 285/120 - 285/120 simplified gives 19/8
- So, 75/40 + 12/24 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8
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