Add 24/16 and 10/45
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 10/45
24/16 + 10/45 is 31/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/720 + 160/720 = 1080 + 160/720 = 1240/720 - 1240/720 simplified gives 31/18
- So, 24/16 + 10/45 = 31/18
In mixed form: 113/18
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