Add 10/45 and 2/24
10/45 + 2/24 is 11/36.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Add the two like fractions:
80/360 + 30/360 = 80 + 30/360 = 110/360 - 110/360 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 10/45 + 2/24 = 11/36
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