Add 24/45 and 32/72
24/45 + 32/72 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
32/72 = 32 × 5/72 × 5 = 160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 160/360 = 192 + 160/360 = 352/360 - 352/360 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 24/45 + 32/72 = 44/45
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