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Add 9/24 and 16/40

9/24 + 16/40 is 31/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/120 + 48/120 = 45 + 48/120 = 93/120
  5. 93/120 simplified gives 31/40
  6. So, 9/24 + 16/40 = 31/40

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