Add 24/3 and 18/45
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 18/45
24/3 + 18/45 is 42/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
24/3 = 24 × 15/3 × 15 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45 - Add the two like fractions:
360/45 + 18/45 = 360 + 18/45 = 378/45 - 378/45 simplified gives 42/5
- So, 24/3 + 18/45 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5
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