Add 24/48 and 36/45
24/48 + 36/45 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
24/48 = 24 × 15/48 × 15 = 360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
36/45 = 36 × 16/45 × 16 = 576/720 - Add the two like fractions:
360/720 + 576/720 = 360 + 576/720 = 936/720 - 936/720 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 24/48 + 36/45 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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