Add 24/45 and 12/16
24/45 + 12/16 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
384/720 + 540/720 = 384 + 540/720 = 924/720 - 924/720 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 24/45 + 12/16 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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