Add 24/45 and 18/30
24/45 + 18/30 is 17/15.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 3/30 × 3 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 54/90 = 48 + 54/90 = 102/90 - 102/90 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 24/45 + 18/30 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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