Add 2/45 and 40/24
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 16/24
2/45 + 40/24 is 77/45.
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,
40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 600/360 = 16 + 600/360 = 616/360 - 616/360 simplified gives 77/45
- So, 2/45 + 40/24 = 77/45
In mixed form: 132/45
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