Add 24/18 and 14/45
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 14/45
24/18 + 14/45 is 74/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 28/90 = 120 + 28/90 = 148/90 - 148/90 simplified gives 74/45
- So, 24/18 + 14/45 = 74/45
In mixed form: 129/45
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