Add 24/45 and 45/14
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 3 3/14
24/45 + 45/14 is 787/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 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 14 × 45 = 630,
45/14 = 45 × 45/14 × 45 = 2025/630 - Add the two like fractions:
336/630 + 2025/630 = 336 + 2025/630 = 2361/630 - 2361/630 simplified gives 787/210
- So, 24/45 + 45/14 = 787/210
In mixed form: 3157/210
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