Add 24/20 and 27/45
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 27/45
24/20 + 27/45 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 108/180 = 216 + 108/180 = 324/180 - 324/180 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 24/20 + 27/45 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/20+27/45 24/20+54/45 24/40+27/45 24/20+27/90 72/20+27/45 24/20+81/45 24/60+27/45