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Add 24/35 and 4/45

24/35 + 4/45 is 244/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/315 + 28/315 = 216 + 28/315 = 244/315
  5. So, 24/35 + 4/45 = 244/315

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