Add 24/45 and 35/75
24/45 + 35/75 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
24/45 = 24 × 5/45 × 5 = 120/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
35/75 = 35 × 3/75 × 3 = 105/225 - Add the two like fractions:
120/225 + 105/225 = 120 + 105/225 = 225/225 - 225/225 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 24/45 + 35/75 = 1/1
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