Add 8/24 and 10/45
8/24 + 10/45 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 80/360 = 120 + 80/360 = 200/360 - 200/360 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 8/24 + 10/45 = 5/9
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