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Add 9/40 and 24/60

9/40 + 24/60 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/120 + 48/120 = 27 + 48/120 = 75/120
  5. 75/120 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 9/40 + 24/60 = 5/8

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