Add 24/45 and 14/36
24/45 + 14/36 is 83/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 70/180 = 96 + 70/180 = 166/180 - 166/180 simplified gives 83/90
- So, 24/45 + 14/36 = 83/90
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