Add 24/45 and 3/9
24/45 + 3/9 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
24/45 + 15/45 = 24 + 15/45 = 39/45 - 39/45 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 24/45 + 3/9 = 13/15
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