Add 24/45 and 70/60
1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 1 10/60
24/45 + 70/60 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 210/180 = 96 + 210/180 = 306/180 - 306/180 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 24/45 + 70/60 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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