Add 24/45 and 4/8
24/45 + 4/8 is 31/30.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
192/360 + 180/360 = 192 + 180/360 = 372/360 - 372/360 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 24/45 + 4/8 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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