Add 80/24 and 40/10
1st number: 3 8/24, 2nd number: 4 0/10
80/24 + 40/10 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120 - Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 480/120 = 400 + 480/120 = 880/120 - 880/120 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 80/24 + 40/10 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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