Add 15/24 and 18/45
15/24 + 18/45 is 41/40.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 15/24 × 15 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 144/360 = 225 + 144/360 = 369/360 - 369/360 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 15/24 + 18/45 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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