Add 24/45 and 15/30
24/45 + 15/30 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
15/30 = 15 × 3/30 × 3 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 45/90 = 48 + 45/90 = 93/90 - 93/90 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 24/45 + 15/30 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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