Add 24/45 and 40/42
24/45 + 40/42 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
40/42 = 40 × 15/42 × 15 = 600/630 - Add the two like fractions:
336/630 + 600/630 = 336 + 600/630 = 936/630 - 936/630 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 24/45 + 40/42 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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