Add 25/45 and 2/24
25/45 + 2/24 is 23/36.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 8/45 × 8 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 30/360 = 200 + 30/360 = 230/360 - 230/360 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 25/45 + 2/24 = 23/36
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