Add 2/45 and 18/24
2/45 + 18/24 is 143/180.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
18/24 = 18 × 15/24 × 15 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 270/360 = 16 + 270/360 = 286/360 - 286/360 simplified gives 143/180
- So, 2/45 + 18/24 = 143/180
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