Add 24/45 and 7/9
24/45 + 7/9 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
24/45 = 24 × 1/45 × 1 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
24/45 + 35/45 = 24 + 35/45 = 59/45 - So, 24/45 + 7/9 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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