Add 14/45 and 21/24
14/45 + 21/24 is 427/360.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 315/360 = 112 + 315/360 = 427/360 - So, 14/45 + 21/24 = 427/360
In mixed form: 167/360
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