Add 24/15 and 25/45
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 25/45
24/15 + 25/45 is 97/45.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
72/45 + 25/45 = 72 + 25/45 = 97/45 - So, 24/15 + 25/45 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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