Add 24/45 and 6/32
24/45 + 6/32 is 173/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
24/45 = 24 × 32/45 × 32 = 768/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
6/32 = 6 × 45/32 × 45 = 270/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1440 + 270/1440 = 768 + 270/1440 = 1038/1440 - 1038/1440 simplified gives 173/240
- So, 24/45 + 6/32 = 173/240
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