Add 10/24 and 12/45
10/24 + 12/45 is 41/60.
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,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 96/360 = 150 + 96/360 = 246/360 - 246/360 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 10/24 + 12/45 = 41/60
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