Add 10/8 and 24/45
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 24/45
10/8 + 24/45 is 107/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 192/360 = 450 + 192/360 = 642/360 - 642/360 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 10/8 + 24/45 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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