Add 24/4 and 75/45
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 1 30/45
24/4 + 75/45 is 23/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
75/45 = 75 × 4/45 × 4 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 300/180 = 1080 + 300/180 = 1380/180 - 1380/180 simplified gives 23/3
- So, 24/4 + 75/45 = 23/3
In mixed form: 72/3
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