Add 1/24 and 70/45
1st number: 1/24, 2nd number: 1 25/45
1/24 + 70/45 is 115/72.
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,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Add the two like fractions:
15/360 + 560/360 = 15 + 560/360 = 575/360 - 575/360 simplified gives 115/72
- So, 1/24 + 70/45 = 115/72
In mixed form: 143/72
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