Add 9/24 and 4/40
9/24 + 4/40 is 19/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 12/120 = 45 + 12/120 = 57/120 - 57/120 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 9/24 + 4/40 = 19/40
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