Add 9/40 and 21/24
9/40 + 21/24 is 11/10.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
27/120 + 105/120 = 27 + 105/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 9/40 + 21/24 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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