Add 24/15 and 12/45
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 12/45
24/15 + 12/45 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
24/15 = 24 × 3/15 × 3 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Add the two like fractions:
72/45 + 12/45 = 72 + 12/45 = 84/45 - 84/45 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 24/15 + 12/45 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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