Add 24/45 and 30/8
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 3 6/8
24/45 + 30/8 is 257/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 1350/360 = 192 + 1350/360 = 1542/360 - 1542/360 simplified gives 257/60
- So, 24/45 + 30/8 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60
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