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Add 81/24 and 40/10

1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 4 0/10

81/24 + 40/10 is 59/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    81/24 = 81 × 5/24 × 5 = 405/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/120 + 480/120 = 405 + 480/120 = 885/120
  5. 885/120 simplified gives 59/8
  6. So, 81/24 + 40/10 = 59/8
    In mixed form: 73/8

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