Add 24/45 and 15/4
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 3 3/4
24/45 + 15/4 is 257/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 675/180 = 96 + 675/180 = 771/180 - 771/180 simplified gives 257/60
- So, 24/45 + 15/4 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60
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