Add 14/45 and 84/24
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 3 12/24
14/45 + 84/24 is 343/90.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Add the two like fractions:
112/360 + 1260/360 = 112 + 1260/360 = 1372/360 - 1372/360 simplified gives 343/90
- So, 14/45 + 84/24 = 343/90
In mixed form: 373/90
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