Add 2/24 and 20/45
2/24 + 20/45 is 19/36.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 160/360 = 30 + 160/360 = 190/360 - 190/360 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 2/24 + 20/45 = 19/36
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