Add 1/45 and 4/24
1/45 + 4/24 is 17/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
4/24 = 4 × 15/24 × 15 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 60/360 = 8 + 60/360 = 68/360 - 68/360 simplified gives 17/90
- So, 1/45 + 4/24 = 17/90
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