Add 2/24 and 5/45
2/24 + 5/45 is 7/36.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 40/360 = 30 + 40/360 = 70/360 - 70/360 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 2/24 + 5/45 = 7/36
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