Add 14/24 and 15/45
14/24 + 15/45 is 11/12.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
210/360 + 120/360 = 210 + 120/360 = 330/360 - 330/360 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 14/24 + 15/45 = 11/12
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