Add 16/24 and 9/45
16/24 + 9/45 is 13/15.
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,
16/24 = 16 × 15/24 × 15 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 72/360 = 240 + 72/360 = 312/360 - 312/360 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 16/24 + 9/45 = 13/15
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