Add 3/45 and 24/50
3/45 + 24/50 is 41/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
3/45 = 3 × 10/45 × 10 = 30/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
30/450 + 216/450 = 30 + 216/450 = 246/450 - 246/450 simplified gives 41/75
- So, 3/45 + 24/50 = 41/75
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