Add 3/7 and 24/45
3/7 + 24/45 is 101/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 168/315 = 135 + 168/315 = 303/315 - 303/315 simplified gives 101/105
- So, 3/7 + 24/45 = 101/105
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