Add 18/9 and 24/45
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 24/45
18/9 + 24/45 is 38/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
18/9 = 18 × 5/9 × 5 = 90/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45 - Add the two like fractions:
90/45 + 24/45 = 90 + 24/45 = 114/45 - 114/45 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 18/9 + 24/45 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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