Add 24/45 and 14/24
24/45 + 14/24 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
14/24 = 14 × 15/24 × 15 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 210/360 = 192 + 210/360 = 402/360 - 402/360 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 24/45 + 14/24 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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