Add 24/45 and 14/25
24/45 + 14/25 is 82/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
24/45 = 24 × 5/45 × 5 = 120/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225 - Add the two like fractions:
120/225 + 126/225 = 120 + 126/225 = 246/225 - 246/225 simplified gives 82/75
- So, 24/45 + 14/25 = 82/75
In mixed form: 17/75
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