Add 24/45 and 5/35
24/45 + 5/35 is 71/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
5/35 = 5 × 9/35 × 9 = 45/315 - Add the two like fractions:
168/315 + 45/315 = 168 + 45/315 = 213/315 - 213/315 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 24/45 + 5/35 = 71/105
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