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Add 21/45 and 24/18

1st number: 21/45, 2nd number: 1 6/18

21/45 + 24/18 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/90 + 120/90 = 42 + 120/90 = 162/90
  5. 162/90 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 21/45 + 24/18 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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