Add 24/45 and 42/10
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 4 2/10
24/45 + 42/10 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
42/10 = 42 × 9/10 × 9 = 378/90 - Add the two like fractions:
48/90 + 378/90 = 48 + 378/90 = 426/90 - 426/90 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 24/45 + 42/10 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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