Add 15/45 and 3/24
15/45 + 3/24 is 11/24.
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,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 45/360 = 120 + 45/360 = 165/360 - 165/360 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 15/45 + 3/24 = 11/24
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