Add 14/45 and 16/24
14/45 + 16/24 is 44/45.
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,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
16/24 = 16 × 15/24 × 15 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 240/360 = 112 + 240/360 = 352/360 - 352/360 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 14/45 + 16/24 = 44/45
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