Add 1/45 and 8/24
1/45 + 8/24 is 16/45.
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,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 120/360 = 8 + 120/360 = 128/360 - 128/360 simplified gives 16/45
- So, 1/45 + 8/24 = 16/45
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