Add 84/40 and 4/24
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 4/24
84/40 + 4/24 is 34/15.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
252/120 + 20/120 = 252 + 20/120 = 272/120 - 272/120 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 84/40 + 4/24 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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