Add 24/45 and 28/7, Solve 24/45 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 24/45 and 28/7

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

24/45 + 28/7 is 68/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
28/7 = 28 × 45/7 × 45 = 1260/315
Add the two like fractions:
168/315 + 1260/315 = 168 + 1260/315 = 1428/315
1428/315 simplified gives 68/15
So, 24/45 + 28/7 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15

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