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Add 24/12 and 15/45

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 15/45

24/12 + 15/45 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    24/12 = 24 × 15/12 × 15 = 360/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/180 + 60/180 = 360 + 60/180 = 420/180
  5. 420/180 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 24/12 + 15/45 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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