Add 24/45 and 10/56
24/45 + 10/56 is 299/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
24/45 = 24 × 56/45 × 56 = 1344/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2520 + 450/2520 = 1344 + 450/2520 = 1794/2520 - 1794/2520 simplified gives 299/420
- So, 24/45 + 10/56 = 299/420
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